Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring quinoa, cranberries, and apples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cranberries, dried
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cranberries, apple, and walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Top with feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh apples for better crunch.
- Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cranberry apple quinoa salad