Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining quinoa, apples, and honey mustard dressing topped with crispy shallots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup crispy shallots
- 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 and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, diced apple, and parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top with crispy shallots before serving.
Notes
- Use any apple variety you prefer.
- Adjust dressing ingredients according to taste.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Honey Mustard Quinoa Apple Salad, Quinoa Salad, Vegan Salad