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Broccoli Apple Quinoa Salad

Broccoli Apple Quinoa Salad
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If you’re in search of a light yet satisfying dish, the Broccoli Apple Quinoa Salad is here to impress! This vibrant salad combines the crunchiness of fresh broccoli with the sweetness of honeycrisp apples and the nutty flavor of quinoa. Perfect for meal prepping or as a side dish for gatherings, it’s packed with nutrition while remaining vegetarian and gluten-free. Just toss together wholesome ingredients, drizzle with a zesty dressing, and you have a colorful dish that’s both delicious and visually appealing. Enjoy this refreshing salad at lunch or dinner, and feel good knowing you’re nourishing your body with every bite!

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup dry quinoa
  • ¾ cup water
  • ⅓ cup toasted nuts (walnuts + almonds)
  • 3 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1 medium honeycrisp apple
  • ⅓ cup crumbled sharp white cheddar (optional)
  • Dried cranberries
  • 2 ½ TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar
  • 1 TBSP dijon mustard
  • ½ TBSP honey
  • ¼ tsp sea salt (plus extra to taste)
  • ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper (plus extra to taste)

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness. In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 13 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  2. While quinoa cooks, toast nuts in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces and dice the honeycrisp apple. Squeeze half a lemon over the apple pieces to prevent browning.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, sea salt, and pepper.
  5. In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with broccoli, apple chunks, toasted nuts, and cheese if using. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until well combined.

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