Relish: ‘Ask Melissa’ – Potluck Secret Weapon

In the July issue of Relish Magazine (distributed in newspapers nationwide), the ‘Ask Melissa’ column features a reader question about what to bring to a potluck:

“Summer isn’t even halfway over, and I’m already getting bored with my go-to picnic and potluck dishes, cole slaw or potato salad. Any ideas?”

In her response, Melissa offers up her summertime potluck secret weapon: quinoa! Since it’s temperature stable, you don’t have to worry about it sitting out at a picnic.

More quinoa dish ideas:

Winter Quinoa with Apples and Dried Cranberries 

Lentil Quinoa Salad

Click ‘View Article’ to learn Melissa’s favorite potluck-perfect quinoa dishes.