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Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad

This Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad is full of crunchy texture and pops of sweetness from the apple and dried cranberries!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Salad
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 cup diced apple
  • 1/3 cup toasted pecans chopped
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions adding a little salt to the water. Once the quinoa is cooked let it cool to room temperature.
  2. While the quinoa cools add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a small bowl or jar with a lid. Whisk or shake until combined.
  3. Once the quinoa has cooled pour it into a serving bowl along with the remaining salad ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and stir everything together until combined. Taste for seasoning, then serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • If you plan to make the salad ahead, omit the pecans until ready to serve so that they stay crunchy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Sodium 60mg (3%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.