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Apple Walnut Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A fresh and nutritious salad combining quinoa, apples, walnuts, and cranberries, drizzled with a tangy dressing.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1.5 cups apples, diced
  • ¼ cup cranberries
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

For the Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  • Toast the quinoa in a dry skillet until aromatic, then cook with water until fluffy.
  • Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
  • Let quinoa cool, then combine with spinach, walnuts, apples, cranberries, and onion.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently. Serve immediately or chill.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the walnuts before adding.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Salad
Keyword: fruit, Healthy, Quinoa