Autumn Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

(high quality) extra virgin olive oil

apple cider vinegar

pure maple syrup

Dijon mustard

black pepper

. Add all ingredients to small bowl and whisk until combined. OR: Put all ingredients in a jar and shake until combined (my preferred method!).

uncooked quinoa, cooked according to package directions and cooled slightly (yields about 4 cups)

 minus the cayenne)

dried cranberries

reduced-fat feta cheese

center cut bacon, slices cut into one inch pieces and cooked until crispy, grease drained and removed

maple mustard vinaigrette (see above)