Description
A nutritious salad combining apples, quinoa, walnuts, and cranberries for a refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 2 apples, diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup cranberries
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice the apples, chop the walnuts, and slice the green onions. Crumble the feta cheese if using.
- Combine the salad: In a large bowl, mix the cooled quinoa, diced apples, walnuts, cranberries, green onions, and feta cheese.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
Notes
Use crisp apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: quinoa salad, healthy salad, apple salad, vegetarian recipe, nutritious meal