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Apple Walnut Quinoa Salad

Apple Walnut Quinoa Salad: Easy & Delicious for Every Occasion

Enjoy this fresh and nutritious Apple Walnut Quinoa Salad, perfect for any gathering. A delightful mix of ingredients, highlighted by a flavorful maple mustard dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Whisk
  • jar

Ingredients
  

Maple Mustard Dressing

  • ⅓ 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

Quinoa Salad

  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1.5 cups chopped apples Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji are my favorite
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese can use feta cheese
  • 1 cup walnuts

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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

Serving: 1servingCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1554IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Apple, delicious, easy, Healthy, quinoa, Salad
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