Zesty Fresh Quinoa Apple Salad Recipe You'll Love to Make
This Zesty Fresh Quinoa Apple Salad is bright, refreshing, and packed with delightful textures, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser for summer gatherings.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Skillet
- mixing bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup Quinoa rinsed well
- 2 cups Water
- 2 Tart Apples (e.g., Granny Smith) chopped
- 1 cup Walnuts toasted
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries optional
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook quinoa in a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Chop apples while the quinoa is cooking.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked quinoa, chopped apples, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad mix and toss gently to coat.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs like mint or parsley for added freshness.