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Quinoa Apple Salad

Quinoa Apple Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Healthy Eating

Enjoy a colorful and nutritious Quinoa Apple Salad that combines quinoa, apples, and cranberries for a delightful dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse before cooking
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Can use water
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Or substitute with raisins
  • 1 medium Apple (Gala, Honeycrisp, or Fuji) Cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery Can substitute with cucumber
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Or use mint or cilantro
  • 1/2 cup Candied Walnuts Plain toasted nuts can be used or omit
For the Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil The base of the vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Honey can be a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Can substitute with yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar White wine vinegar can be used
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Optional for milder taste
  • to taste Allspice Season to taste
  • to taste Salt Season to taste
  • to taste Pepper Season to taste

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Small mixing bowl
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine quinoa and 2 cups of vegetable broth, bring to boil, then simmer on low for 15 minutes.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Stir in 1 minced garlic clove, allspice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large mixing bowl, add 1 diced apple, 1 cup of chopped celery, 1/4 cup of chopped parsley, and 1/2 cup of candied walnuts. Drizzle vinaigrette over and toss gently.
  4. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Rinse quinoa to remove bitterness. For meal prep, store diced apples separately to prevent browning.

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