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Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

Quinoa

  • 1 cup dry quinoa rinsed
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 large apples chopped, any kind
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

  • 3 Tbsp oil any kind will do
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp dijon or yellow mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa really well and add to a pot

  2. Add in the cider and water, bring to a boil

  3. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. When done, uncover, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool

  4. In a small bowl, mix together the vinaigrette ingredients. Set aside

  5. In a large bowl, add the cooled quinoa, the apples, cranberries and pecans

  6. Pour over the vinaigrette and stir to combine

  7. Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve