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Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad

Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Nutrition

This Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad is a delicious mix of quinoa, apples, and cranberries, perfect for a nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups Water for cooking quinoa
  • 1 medium Apple diced, preferably Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries can substitute with dried cherries or raisins
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, can alternate with cilantro or mint
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds can replace with walnuts or sunflower seeds
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil rich base for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar provides acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Honey can use agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Small Bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. While quinoa cools, prepare the dressing by whisking together 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add cooled quinoa, 1 diced apple, 1/2 cup of dried cranberries, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 cup of sliced almonds. Gently fold together.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to coat, cover with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 175mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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