recipilot.com

Beet Quinoa Salad

URL: https://wendypolisi.com/quinoa-salad-with-goat-cheese-beets-walnuts/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 8 ounces beets roasted and grated or sliced thin
  • 1 small Granny Smith apple diced
  • 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled or nut cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup walnuts toasted

The dressing

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine quinoa, beets, apple, goat cheese, cranberries, and parsley in a large bowl.
  2. Make the dressing by blending vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, sea salt, and pepper.
  3. Add olive oil in a steady stream while processing until smooth.
  4. Toss the quinoa mixture with the desired amount of dressing.
  5. Top with walnuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
370
Total fat
23g
Total carbohydrates
33g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
398mg
Cholesterol
6mg

You might also like

Beet Quinoa Salad

Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

Colorful Beet Salad

Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad