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Sweet Quinoa Salad with Ramp and Rhubarb Dressing
(Gluten-Free and Vegan)
Serves 4

• Ingredients
  For Salad:
  
  • 2 heads Bibb lettuce
  • 1 1/2 cups red quinoa, cooked
  • 1 cup Daikon radish, shredded
  • 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1 red delicious apple, sliced
  • 1 pint orange cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup Pomi strained tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/3 cup salted pistachios
  For Dressing:
  
  • 1/4 cup agave nectar (or honey)
  • 1/3 cup green tea, brewed
  • 4 stalks rhubarb, sliced
  • 2 ramps, sliced
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 cup flax oil
• Directions…
  

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