Cranberry Apple Pecan Quinoa Salad

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This cranberry apple pecan quinoa salad is a beautiful and light take on a fall salad. The tastes mix well together, and it can be served hot or cold. I like to pair it with Dijon-crusted salmon!

Submitted by jrsolger
Updated on December 31, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 large crisp apple, chopped into small pieces

  • 1 cup pecan pieces

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (Optional)

Directions

  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.

  2. Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper.

  3. 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.

Cook's Note:

If you would like to serve the salad cold, you can prepare the recipe the same way, but don't add the dressing, cranberries, apples, and pecans until the quinoa has cooled. Then, mix it all together in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

372 Calories
23g Fat
36g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 372
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 198mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 104mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 282mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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