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Broccoli Apple Quinoa Salad

Bright and Crunchy Broccoli Apple Quinoa Salad Recipe

This Broccoli Apple Quinoa Salad combines sweet Honeycrisp apples and earthy nuts for a nutritious meal in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Dry Quinoa consider using red or tri-color quinoa
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Nuts (Walnuts + Almonds) or substitute with pecans or pistachios
  • 2 cups Chopped Broccoli finely chopped for better texture
  • 1 medium Honeycrisp Apple or swap for Fuji, Pink Lady or Granny Smith
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice to prevent browning of the apples
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese omit for dairy-free option
For the Honey Mustard Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or use pure maple syrup for vegan
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Mason jar
  • Fine Mesh Strainer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the dry quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer. Toast in a pot over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add water to the pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 13 minutes until fluffy. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
  3. Toast chopped walnuts and almonds in a skillet on medium heat for 2-5 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
  4. In a mason jar, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Seal and shake well.
Assembly
  1. Finely chop broccoli and dice Honeycrisp apple, tossing with lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, broccoli, apple, and crumbled feta. Pour dressing over and mix gently.
  2. Toss in toasted nuts, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately or store for later enjoyment.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Add dried cranberries for an extra chewy texture. For meal prep, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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