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Quinoa Apple Salad

Delicious Quinoa Apple Salad: A Healthy Twist on Freshness

This Quinoa Apple Salad is a nutritious and delicious blend, perfect for meal prep or a vibrant side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup tricolor quinoa rinsed well
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup dried cranberries can substitute with raisins or dried cherries
  • 1 medium apple diced; use Gala, Honeycrisp, or Fuji
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • ¼ cup minced parsley
  • ½ cup candied walnuts or substitute with toasted pecans or pumpkin seeds
For the Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup can substitute with honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard can substitute with yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar can substitute with white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove minced garlic can substitute with garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon allspice can substitute with nutmeg or cinnamon

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water for 2 minutes. Combine with vegetable broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in dried cranberries, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and allspice in a bowl.
  4. Fluff quinoa with a fork, transfer to a bowl, and cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Mix in diced apple, chopped celery, minced parsley, and candied walnuts.
  6. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently until combined.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove bitterness. Add diced apples just before serving to prevent browning.

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