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Quinoa Broccoli Salad with Tangy Goat Cheese

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/quinoa-broccoli-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
  • 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

  1. Whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all salad ingredients except the goat cheese.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly mixed.
  4. Add the goat cheese and toss very delicately.
  5. 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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