
Apple Quinoa Salad
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4.9
243 reviews
Excellent

Apple Quinoa Salad
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This is the perfect salad for fall! Enjoy it for lunch, dinner, or serve it as a side dish for Thanksgiving.
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Ingredients
For the maple mustard dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the quinoa salad:
- 3 cups Fresh Spinach Leaves
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups chopped apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji are my favorite)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (can use feta cheese)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- First, make the maple mustard dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the spinach, cooked quinoa, apples, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and walnuts. Toss until salad is combined. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss again. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
330kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
83mg
(3%)
Potassium
274mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1554IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
Protein | 7g | 14% |
Fat | 22g | 34% |
Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
Fiber | 4g | 16% |
Sugar | 11g | 22% |
Vitamin A | 1554IU | 31% |
Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
243 reviews
Excellent
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