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Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad

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Yield: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 apple chopped (I used Gala, but any firm sweet variety would work)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
  • 1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil

Instructions

Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions adding a little salt to the water.
Once the quinoa is cooked place it in the fridge to cool.
Toast and chop the pecans and set aside.
Chop the green onion, celery, basil, and apple.
Once the quinoa has cooled add the onion, celery, basil, apple, and dried cranberries.
To make the dressing whisk all of the ingredients together.
Pour the dressing over the salad and fold everything together.
Top the salad with the pecans just before serving so they stay crunchy.

© Danae

 

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  2. I know I am late on my post but I did make this for Thanksgiving. It was a great side dish to all of the other typical heavy holiday foods. It is very tasty, bright, and flavorful. This is a keeper!
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  3. I came across this recipe bc I husband told me he sick of eating sandwiches for lunch. It was very tasty. I added some cranberry and orange goat cheese. Thank you! I will be making it again. (I only gave it four stars because I think the dressing need something)
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