Serves 6 to 8

1 cup quinoa
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons thawed frozen apple juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 golden delicious apple
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/3 cup chopped red onion, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Salt

In a 1 1/2- to 2-quart pan, combine quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil on high heat, turn heat low, cover, and simmer until grain is tender to bite, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool.

Serves 6

1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup frozen lima beans, thawed
1/2 cup canned white hominy, drained
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced