Description
A refreshing and nourishing salad combining quinoa, apples, walnuts, and cranberries, perfect as a side dish or standalone meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 2 apples, diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, walnuts, dried cranberries, red onion, and parsley.
- Whisk the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix it all together: Add the cooled quinoa to the large bowl and pour the dressing over the salad. Toss everything together gently.
- Serve or chill: Serve immediately or allow to chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg