Description
A vibrant bowl of Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad that combines sweet and tart flavors with nutty quinoa, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 large apple, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water for a couple of minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and water or vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa with diced apple, dried cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add seasonal fruits or vegetables for additional flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg