Apple Walnut Salad

Name: Apple Walnut Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 cups water; 2 cups spinach; 1 cup walnuts; 1 ½ cups apples; ¼ cup cranberries; ¼ cup red onion; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
492 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Apple Walnut Salad

Xia Schmidt

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This Apple Walnut Salad is a flavor and ingredient loaded fall-inspired salad that's vegan, nutrient dense and vibrant - perfect as a meal or side salad!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
2 cups spinach roughly chopped
1 cup walnuts roughly chopped
1 ½ cups apples diced
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup red onion finely chopped

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

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Instructions

Place the quinoa in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Toast until the seeds start to pop and become aromatic. Add 2 cups of water to the quinoa and bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to low. Cover and simmer the quinoa for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep covered for an additional 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt.
To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
When the quinoa is cool, place it in a bowl and add all the ingredients for the salad on top. Pour the dressing on top and stir gently to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 2-3 days in the fridge. Don't add in the apple until serving or it will start to brown.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 492kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 342mg (14%) Potassium 528mg (15%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1432IU (29%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 492 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	492kcal	25%
Carbohydrates	44g	15%
Protein	11g	22%
Fat	32g	49%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Sodium	342mg	14%
Potassium	528mg	11%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1432IU	29%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	75mg	8%
Iron	3mg	17%