Quinoa Broccoli Salad with Tangy Goat Cheese
Ingredients
The salad
-
2
cups
cooked quinoa, cooled
-
1½
cups
raw broccoli, finely chopped
-
2
ribs
celery, finely chopped
-
½
cup
finely chopped fresh parsley
-
¼
cup
finely chopped fresh mint
-
½
cup
chopped dried apricots
-
¼
cup
dried cranberries
-
¼
cup
toasted pine nuts
-
5.3
oz
fresh goat cheese, crumbled
The vinaigrette
-
2
tbsp
white balsamic vinegar
-
1
tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
-
1
tbsp
unpasteurized honey
-
½
tsp
salt
-
½
tsp
ground black pepper
-
1
tsp
pure vanilla extract
-
1
lime
juice
Instructions
- Whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all salad ingredients except the goat cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly mixed.
- Add the goat cheese and toss very delicately.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to enhance flavors.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
407
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
47g
Total protein
14g
Sodium
473mg
Cholesterol
17mg
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