A friend gave me Quinoa...any suggestions as a recipe???

lararch

cook quinoa as directed with water. Add cranberries, red onion, red pepper, corn, green peper, black beens and cilantro. You can add as little or as much of the vegetables as you would like. I generally add enough that so it is reminiscent of a pasta salad. Add a red wine vinaigrette. I usually use canola oil, red wine vinegar, and honey. I've used olive oil before and it doesn't really work with the salad. Serve cold. I am from Utah and they have a similar recipe at the Harmon's deli. I think it is only a Utah grocery store though. Very delicious.