RED QUINOA IN PEAR MARINADE

½ cup canned pears (unsweetened), blended to smooth consistency
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons liquid from the can of pears
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup minced onion or scallions
½ cup diced cucumber
½ cup diced yellow bell pepper
2 cups cooked red quinoa
½ cup roasted almonds or cashews, coarsely chopped

Cook red quinoa and let it cool. Place blended pears into a medium bowl. Add ginger, vinegar, liquid from can of pears, and sea salt. Mix well. Place onion, cucumber, and yellow pepper into the marinade and toss. Add quinoa, mix thoroughly, and chill or let sit at room temperature for a minimum of one hour. Add nuts and serve. This dish will keep well for several days in the refrigerator. Serves 4.
I tried this and it is so good (everyone loved it) you will want to double recipe!