Sweet Quinoa Salad

• 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup match-stick cut carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup sliced diagonally fresh pea pods, tips and strings removed
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1. Melt butter in small skillet until sizzling; add almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar.
2. Cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until sugar melts and almonds are golden brown.
3. Watch closely to prevent burning.
4. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
5. Quickly spread onto waxed paper; cool completely.
6. Break into pieces.
7. Set aside.
8. Combine all dressing ingredients in small jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well.
9. Set aside.
10. Combine water, quinoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt in 1-quart saucepan.
11. Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
12. Reduce heat to low.
13. Cover; cook 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
14. Remove from heat; let cool 15 minutes.
15. Combine almonds, cooked quinoa and all remaining salad ingredients in large bowl.
16. Pour dressing over salad; stir until well mixed.
17. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.

butter, almonds, sugar, white wine vinegar, sugar, parsley, olive oil, salt, black pepper, water, quinoa, salt, match, celery, green onions, pods, red bell pepper

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3656/sweet-quinoa-salad (may not work)