Apple Quinoa Salad

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4.9

243 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    330 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Apple Quinoa Salad

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

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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