Vegan Apple Walnut Quinoa Salad
A colorful and nutritious salad featuring quinoa, apples, walnuts, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa by rinsing 1 cup dry quinoa and combining it with 2 cups water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the apple and chopping the walnuts.
- Mix the dressing in a small bowl with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine everything in a large mixing bowl, pouring the dressing over the salad and tossing gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill for about 30 minutes for the best flavor, if desired.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the walnuts separate until serving to maintain crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan salad, quinoa salad, healthy recipes