Maple Orzo and Quinoa Salad

Salad

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons coarse salt
• 1 cup orzo
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/2 English cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 red onion, chopped

Vinaigrette

• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Pour quinoa, water and salt into a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and add orzo.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes mixing occasionally. Strain and transfer into a salad bowl to cool down.
3. Add all remaining ingredients for the salad.
4. In a bowl, whip all ingredients for the vinaigrette.
5. Pour over the salad and mix thoroughly before serving.