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Applelicious Quinoa Salad

A delightful blend of nutritious apples and quinoa

4servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Applelicious Quinoa Salad

About this recipe

Elevate your salad game with this Applelicious Quinoa Salad that combines the crisp sweetness of apples with the nutty flavor of quinoa. Perfect for a healthy meal prep, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying, featuring a delightful mix of walnuts, dried cranberries, and fresh herbs. The tangy apple cider dressing takes it to a new level, making it a wonderful dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-sized apples, cored and diced
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.

  2. 2

    Dice apples into small cubes.

  3. 3

    Combine quinoa, apples, walnuts, cranberries, parsley, and mint in a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.

Chef's tip

For added freshness, consider adding a handful of baby spinach or arugula to the salad.

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