Description
Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that harmoniously blends the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of fresh apples, all atop fluffy quinoa. This delightful salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also provides a colorful addition to any meal. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or meal prep, it’s as easy to make as it is satisfying to eat. Enjoy this refreshing salad filled with wholesome ingredients that come together in a symphony of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 ½ cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, prepare the other ingredients: dice the apple, chop the red onion finely, and toast walnuts in a dry skillet until golden.
- Once quinoa has cooled slightly, combine it in a large bowl with apples, cranberries, walnuts, onion, and parsley.
- Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl; drizzle over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg