Description
Quinoa Apple Salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, combining nutty quinoa with sweet cranberries, crunchy apples, and a tangy vinaigrette. This refreshing salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- ¾ cup tricolor quinoa, rinsed
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 gala apple, diced into ¼-inch cubes
- ¼ cup celery, diced into ¼-inch cubes
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup candied walnuts
For the Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth and rinsed quinoa to a boil. Stir in cranberries, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork and transfer to a large salad bowl.
- Prepare Vinaigrette: While the quinoa is resting, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, allspice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble Salad: Add diced apple, celery, parsley, and candied walnuts to the quinoa. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until well combined.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance the flavor. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Quinoa Apple Salad, Salad Recipe, Quinoa Recipe, Apple Salad, Healthy Salad
