Quinoa Apple Salad Recipes

QUINOA-APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Pour the quinoa into a fine strainer and rinse it well under cold water.
• In a 2 quart saucepan combine the quinoa and 2 cups of water.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• In a wide shallow bowl combine vinegar, apple juice concentrate, allspice, pepper and garlic.
• Add the quinoa and stir occasionally until cooled, around 10 minutes.
• Core the apple and chop it into 1/4 inch cubes.
• Mix the apple, carrot, onion and mint with the quinoa mixture.
• Line a serving platter with the lettuce and mount the quinoa salad on top.

QUINOA, ROASTED EGGPLANT AND APPLE SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Toast the seeds over medium heat in a heavy medium skillet, stirring occasionally, until the seeds darken in color and become fragrant, 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. Place the seeds on a plate; cool for 1 minute. Grind the seeds finely in a small food mill or grinder.
• Whisk the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves and the toasted seeds until thick and blended in a small bowl. Stir in the shallots. Set the vinaigrette aside.
• For the salad: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Bring the broth to a simmer over medium-high heat in a heavy medium saucepan. Mix in the quinoa. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the quinoa stand, covered, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool and fluff with a fork.
• Meanwhile, spray a large rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Toss the eggplant with 3 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper on the sheet. Roast until tender and browned, stirring once, about 30 minutes.
• Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl; fluff with a fork. Add the vinaigrette, eggplant, apples, walnuts and cranberries. Toss to blend.
• Cover the bottom of a shallow platter with the watercress. Spoon the salad on top and serve.

QUINOA APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the vegetable broth and rinsed quinoa to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the cranberries, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large salad bowl.
• While the quinoa is cooking, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground allspice, salt, and pepper.
• In the bowl with the quinoa, mix in the maple dijon vinaigrette. Then mix in the diced apple, celery, parsley, and candied walnuts. Serve hot, room temperature, or cold. I love to serve it with Air Fryer Tofu or Air Fryer Chicken!

CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD WITH APPLES AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread on a platter; let cool.
• Combine chicken, Granny Smith apples, mozzarella cheese, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix in raspberry vinaigrette. Chill salad for 20 minutes.
• Fold quinoa into the salad. Refrigerate until serving.

CRANBERRY APPLE PECAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Stir chicken broth and quinoa together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place cover on the saucepan, and cook until the broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and fluff with a fork.
• Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle sauce over the quinoa; stir. Add apple pieces, pecan pieces, cranberries, and Parmesan cheese; stir. Return cover to the saucepan and let the mixture steam until the sauce warms and the apples soften slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.

QUINOA-AND-APPLE SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread almonds on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop nuts.
• Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve; drain. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa; return to a boil. Stir quinoa; cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until quinoa is tender but still chewy, about 15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork; let cool.
• Whisk together honey, shallot, curry powder, salt, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season with pepper. Whisking constantly, pour in oil in a slow, steady stream; whisk until dressing is emulsified. Add quinoa, currants, apple, mint, and nuts; toss well. Garnish with mint.