Quinoa Apple Salad: A Fresh and Fruity Flavor Explosion
A delightful and healthy Quinoa Apple Salad that combines fresh ingredients for a fruity explosion of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, apple, walnuts, and cranberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Try adding other fruits like oranges or grapes for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Quinoa Apple Salad, Fresh, Fruity, Healthy Salad