Description
A quick and healthy salad made with quinoa, apples, and a light dressing, perfect for a nutritious meal in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, diced apple, walnuts, and cranberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute apples with other fruits like pears or berries.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg