Description
Quinoa Apple Salad: A Fruity, Fresh & Flavor-Packed Favorite is a vibrant dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This refreshing salad combines fluffy quinoa with crunchy apples, tart cranberries, and candied walnuts, all drizzled with a tangy maple Dijon vinaigrette. Ideal for lunch, meal prep, or as an eye-catching side at gatherings, this salad is both nutritious and versatile. Whip it up in just 20 minutes for a quick yet satisfying meal that caters to gluten-free and vegetarian diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- ¾ cup tricolor quinoa
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 gala apple
- ¼ cup celery
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- ¼ cup candied walnuts
- 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 vegetable broth until fluffy (about 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, allspice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa with diced apples, celery, parsley, and walnuts. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg