Description
Enjoy a refreshing Quinoa Apple Salad, perfect for any occasion! This vibrant dish combines protein-packed quinoa with crunchy apples, zesty lemon, and a medley of nuts and dried fruits. It’s not only visually appealing but also loaded with nutrients, making it a satisfying choice for lunch or dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, this salad is easily customizable to fit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 2 medium apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, prepare the apples, celery, and walnuts in separate bowls.
- Add dried cranberries to the bowl with chopped apples and celery.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and mix it into the apple mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad mix and toss gently until well-coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg