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Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Salad

Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Salad with Apples and Maple Dressing

This vibrant Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Salad bursts with flavors and textures, featuring apples, pecans, and a delicious maple dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Steaming Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 372
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Broth and Quinoa
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth can substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Salad Components
  • 1 large crisp apple chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup pecan pieces
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Quinoa
  1. Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Off heat, fluff quinoa with a fork.
Making Dressing
  1. Whisk olive oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Drizzle maple syrup dressing over quinoa; stir. Stir in apple, pecans, cranberries, and parmesan cheese. Return cover to the saucepan; let mixture steam until dressing warms and apples slightly soften, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 23g

Notes

This salad can be customized with different fruits, cheeses, or nuts to suit your palate. Perfect for meal prep or gatherings.

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