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Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad

Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings together sweet, tart, and nutty flavors.
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Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls 
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Salad serving bowl

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium apple such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, diced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional, toasted for extra flavor
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese optional
  • 2 cups mixed greens or spinach
  • For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Quinoa
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil.
  • Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and water is absorbed.
  • Fluff with a fork and let cool to room temperature.
  • Prepare the Dressing
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Assemble the Salad
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced apple, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and mixed greens.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.