QUINOA SALAD (VEGAN)

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Quinoa with fruit and nuts. Very filling. Best served on the day you make it.

Provided by Kalynn

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups apple juice
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
⅓ cup agave nectar
¼ cup safflower oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 Fuji apple, chopped
¾ cup dried cranberries
¾ cup chopped cashews
¼ cup diced sweet onion
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine apple juice and quinoa in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain excess water and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Whisk agave nectar, safflower oil, poppy seeds, and mustard together in a small bowl to make dressing.
  • Chill quinoa and dressing in the refrigerator, at least 4 hours.
  • Fold apple, cranberries, cashews, onion, and salt into chilled quinoa. Add dressing; mix well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 317.8 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

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