Quinoa Apple Salad: A Fresh & Flavorful Meal Prep Delight

This Quinoa Apple Salad combines nutty quinoa, sweet apples, cranberries, and walnuts for a nutritious and delicious meal prep option.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 cup Quinoa Rinse thoroughly before cooking.
½ cup Dried Cranberries Adds sweetness.
1 piece Apple (Gala, Honeycrisp, or Fuji) Diced.
½ cup Candied Walnuts Substitute with pecans for nut-free option.
½ cup Celery Chopped.

For the Vinaigrette

2 cups Vegetable Broth Can use chicken broth.
⅓ cup Olive Oil Base of vinaigrette.
2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Adjust to taste.
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Acts as an emulsifier.
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Adds acidity.
1 clove Garlic Minced.
¼ teaspoon Allspice Enhances flavor.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

medium saucepan
Small Bowl
large mixing bowl
Whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a pan, combine quinoa and broth and bring to boil.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
Stir in dried cranberries, fluff quinoa with a fork, and transfer to a mixing bowl to cool.
Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl until combined.
Once cooled, mix in diced apple, chopped celery, chopped parsley, and candied walnuts.
Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep apples and walnuts separate until serving to maintain crunch.

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