Quinoa Apple Salad
This delicious, healthy, and fruity Apple Quinoa Salad recipe makes a great lunch or side salad alongside your favorite main dish.
Servings: 8
Calories: 155kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup tricolor quinoa, rinsed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 gala apple, diced into 1/4 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup celery, diced into 1/4 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup candied walnuts
Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring the vegetable broth and rinsed quinoa to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the cranberries, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large salad bowl.1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, 3/4 cup tricolor quinoa,, 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- While the quinoa is cooking, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground allspice, salt, and pepper.3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 garlic clove,, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- In the bowl with the quinoa, mix in the maple dijon vinaigrette. Then mix in the diced apple, celery, parsley, and candied walnuts. Serve hot, room temperature, or cold. I love to serve it with Air Fryer Tofu or Air Fryer Chicken!1 gala apple,, 1/4 cup celery,, 1/4 cup fresh parsley,, 1/4 cup candied walnuts
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Notes
- I suggest rinsing your quinoa in a fine mesh sieve. This removes the quinoa's natural coating, called saponin, which can give it a bitter taste.
- Source organic walnuts if possible, for a higher quality taste.
- Serving this salad cold is perfect for summer!
- Make ahead: To plan ahead, you can pre-cook the quinoa, chop the apple and celery, and make the dressing ahead of time. Store it all in separate containers in the fridge, then simply combine it all when you are ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
