Spiced Apple Quinoa Salad

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 14
Healthy and hearty Spiced Apple Quinoa Salad
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons thawed frozen apple juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove , minced
1 delicious apple
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/3 cup chopped red onion , rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
butter lettuce leaf , rinsed and crisped ( optional )
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
219
Sugar
10g
Fat
3g
This Spiced Apple Quinoa Salad is a great meal for anyone who is looking for an easy-to-make and wholesome salad. The quinoa and apple give it a sweet and nutty flavor while the allspice and pepper add a little kick of spice. This dish is perfect for lunch or a light dinner, or to bring to a potluck or picnic. It is an excellent way to incorporate more whole grains and fruits into your diet.

Instructions

1.Rinse the quinoa in a sieve and transfer it to a medium pot with 1 3/4 cups of water.
2.Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
3.Cook the quinoa until all the water has been absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4.In a small bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, apple juice concentrate, allspice, pepper, minced garlic, and salt to make the dressing.
5.In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa, finely chopped apple, shredded carrot, and chopped red onion.
6.Toss the quinoa mixture with the prepared dressing and garnish it with chopped mint leaves.
7.Optional: Serve the salad on a bed of butter lettuce leaves.

PROS

Spiced Apple Quinoa Salad is full of nutritious ingredients and makes for a healthy meal.

It is high in protein and fiber, vegan friendly, and gluten-free.

It is easy to make and perfect for meal prep.

CONS

This salad is not suitable for someone with quinoa allergy or intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Thanks to the high-fiber complex carbohydrates in quinoa, this salad will help keep you full and satisfied for longer periods of time.
Additionally, the fiber and antioxidants help maintain your gut health and reduce your risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
The apple in the salad is a good source of vitamin C, potassium and fiber, which all help to boost your immune system.

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