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Sweet & Savory Healthy Quinoa Salad

Sweet & Savory Meal-Prep Quinoa Salad

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Eat now, or make ahead, healthy quinoa salad is a staple for the busy professional.
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked | White, red or mixed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup red apple diced small
  • 3 tbsp radish diced small
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped and toasted
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach roughly chopped

The Vinaigrette

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the Quinoa: Unless the quinoa is pre-rinsed, rinse it well. Combine with water and a pinch of salt in a pot. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
  • Whisk the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients until combined.
  • Prep and Mix: Add your diced apples, radishes, onion, cranberries, toasted walnuts, and spinach directly to the dressing.
  • Toss: Add the quinoa to the bowl. Toss gently until everything is coated.
  • Serve: This salad is delicious both warm and cold.

Notes

Desire more protein? Add 1/4 cup of chickpeas.