Description
A refreshing salad made with quinoa and apples, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced apple, walnuts, cranberries, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Feel free to use any nut you prefer.
- Adjust the dressing according to your taste.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Fresh Quinoa Apple Salad, quinoa salad, healthy salad, apple salad