Holiday Quinoa Salad
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Serves: 6-8
 
This is a healthy, easy and delicious quinoa salad that is perfect for the holidays or any time of year.
Ingredients
  • For the quinoa salad:
  • 1 cup (185g) quinoa (white, black, red or multicolor)
  • 2 cups (475ml) water
  • 1 golden apple, cored, cut and diced
  • 3.5oz (100g) feta, crumbled
  • 2 cups (170g) packed spinach, finely chopped
  • ½ cup (40g) walnut halves, chopped
  • ½ cup (60g) dried cranberries
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons (90ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Put the quinoa and water in a medium sized pot. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until the water has absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
  2. In the meantime prep the rest of the ingredients and add them to a large serving bowl. Add the cooked quinoa. Mix well and taste. Add more extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
  3. If you are making this salad in advance add some lemon to the salad to keep the apple from turning brown or just cut and add the apple to the salad right before serving.
Recipe by Italicana Kitchen at https://italicanakitchen.com/holiday-quinoa-salad/