Description
A refreshing and healthy salad made with quinoa, cranberries, and apples, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cranberries, diced apple, and walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- If desired, sprinkle feta cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- Can be served warm or cold.
- Great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg