Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
Dressing
-
¼
cup
extra virgin olive oil
-
1
unit
shallot, minced
-
2
tablespoons
white balsamic vinegar
-
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
-
1
tablespoon
maple syrup
-
1
teaspoon
Dijon mustard
-
½
teaspoon
sea salt
-
¼
teaspoon
fresh ground black pepper
Salad
-
3
cups
mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, or arugula)
-
1
cup
cooked quinoa
-
½
cup
dried cranberries
-
1
unit
Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced thin
-
¼
cup
crumbled blue cheese (optional)
-
¼
cup
pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- Prepare the dressing by blending shallot, vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Then add the olive oil and blend until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cooked quinoa, dried cranberries, sliced apple, blue cheese (if using), and chopped pecans.
- Toss the salad with the dressing until evenly coated and serve immediately or store in the fridge for later.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
349
Total fat
22g
Total carbohydrates
37g
Total protein
5g
Sodium
417mg
Cholesterol
6mg
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