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Quinoa Apple Salad

Quinoa Apple Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Every Occasion

Enjoy this Quinoa Apple Salad, a delightful blend of quinoa, apples, and cranberries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 2 apples diced, Gala or Granny Smith
  • 1 cup dried cranberries or chopped dried cherries/raisins
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup candied walnuts or toasted pecans, omit for nut-free
  • ½ cup chopped parsley or mint/basil
For the Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 pinch allspice optional
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve for about 1-2 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, allspice, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
  4. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork, let it cool, then combine with diced apples, chopped celery, parsley, and walnuts in a large bowl.
  5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Rinse quinoa well to eliminate bitterness; add apples just before serving to maintain crunch.

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