Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup quinoa
• 4 oz lean turkey sausage (See Note)
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 cup diced apple (I use gala)
• 1/4 cup walnuts, crushed
• 3 cups fresh spinach

Directions:

• Bring water to a boil in a small pot over high heat.  Add quinoa.  Reduce heat to medium-low.  Cook 12 minutes.  Drain and cool.
• Cook sausage in a large pot of simmering water for 10-20 minutes depending on the thickness.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Coat with cooking spray.  Transfer sausage to skillet and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
• Transfer sausage to cutting board and cut into medallions.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl
• Toss with desired dressing. (I use Trader Joe’s Fat Free Balsamic Vinaigrette.)
• Serves 2

NOTE:  If the sausage you use is precooked, just slice and saute.