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Apple Quinoa Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A fresh and nutritious salad combining quinoa, crisp apples, dried cranberries, and herbs, perfect for a light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

quinoa and water

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water

salad ingredients

  • 1 medium apple, diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey

seasoning

  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Bring 2 cups water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool.
  • Combine cooled quinoa, apple, cranberries, pecans, onion, mint, and parsley in a bowl.
  • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad and toss.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to meld flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with additional herbs before serving.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Salad
Cuisine: international
Keyword: apple, Healthy, Quinoa