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Apple Walnut Quinoa Salad

Apple Walnut Quinoa Salad

This Apple Walnut Quinoa Salad is the perfect dish for fall, great for lunch, dinner, or as a Thanksgiving side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • jar

Ingredients
  

Maple Mustard Dressing

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Quinoa Salad

  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups chopped apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji)
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese (can use feta cheese)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make the maple mustard dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cooked quinoa, apples, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and walnuts. Toss until combined and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle with the dressing and toss again. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This salad is perfect for fall and a great addition to your Thanksgiving table.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1554IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Apple Walnut Quinoa Salad, gluten-free, quinoa, salad, Thanksgiving
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