• Rinse quinoa well to clean.
• Add quinoa and water to a pot. Place on high heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover with a lid. Let cook about 15 minutes, until quinoa is cooked through and water has been all absorbed. Transfer to a large shallow bowl or container and place in the fridge to chill.
• Place cherries in heat proof container and cover with very hot water. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to allow to plump up slightly, then drain.
• In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth. Add another tablespoon of water if your dressing is too thick.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cherries, green onion, almonds and salt. Add the dressing and mix to season evenly.
• Leftovers will keep covered in the fridge for up to a few days. 

Notes

Tart cherries contain strong antioxidant and ant-inflammatory properties which can help you recover from training and may decrease muscle soreness. This salad is a great source of carbohydrates to refuel your muscle energy stores in preparation for the next training session. Almonds and a rich almond butter dressing make this an especially satisfying dish with plenty of healthful unsaturated fats.