Toasted Quinoa Salad
Never let your salads get boring. This tart salad incorporates quinoa and apple to support your greens with the nutrition and flavor of fruit and whole grain.
Nutrition
Calories: 366.6 kcalCarbohydrates: 48.6 gProtein: 5.2 gFat: 18.1 gSaturated Fat: 2.5 gSodium: 282.7 mgPotassium: 908.4 mgFiber: 8.56 gSugar: 20.2 gCalcium: 106.8 mgIron: 2.3 mg
Ingredients
- Salad Ingredients
- 2/3 c. quinoa cooked
- 1 lb. sweet potatoes peeled, cubed and roasted
- 1 T. olive oil
- 1/4 t. salt
- 1/4 t. pepper
- 2 lg. apples diced
- 8 c. baby greens
- 1/4 med. red onion sliced
- Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
- 1 t. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Spread the cooked quinoa on a baking sheet and toast for 3-5 minutes.
- 2. Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Combine the salad ingredients and toss with dressing to coat.
- 3. Serve immediately.