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Quinoa is an ingredient that can be used in so many ways.

Coming up with this recipe was an adventure to say the least. The green apple in this recipe gives not only a nice crunch as well as the slivered almonds but also some acid and sweetness to this salad. The cranberries provide an amazing color contrast as well as a burst of flavor to this salad. The most important part of this recipe is the dressing. If you are reading through this recipe and are missing celery salt please consider purchasing it because this ingredient adds a new depth of flavor to this recipe.

Why should you eat quinoa?

I am so glad you asked! Quinoa is high in protein containing all 9 essential amino acids. This is especially good if you rely on plants as your primary source of protein. Quinoa can be eaten so many ways, this salad and quinoa burgers are my two favorite ways to eat them.

Storage:

Place in a sealed container or wrap the top in cling wrap and store in the fridge for up to 7 days. The apples may brown and too avoid this you can wait to slice them until serving but the acid in the dressing will help with the color.

Dressing:

Lets talk about this dressing. It is packed full of flavor and compliments the apples especially in this recipe. If you like this recipe try doubling it and storing it for

Ingredients:

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Cranapple Quinoa Salad

Prep: 20 mins • Cook: 45 mins • Total: 45 mins • Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, cooked
½ Green Apple, diced
1/3 cup Craisins
½ cup Slivered almonds
2 stalks celery, chopped

Dressing

¼ cup Maple syrup
¼ cup Lemon juice
¼ teaspoon Celery salt
¼ teaspoon Cloves
¼ teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

Follow package instructions to make 1 cup of quinoa.
While the quinoa is cooking, slice your apple and celery into bite-size pieces and lightly chop craisins.
While the quinoa is cooling, whisk the maple syrup, lemon juice, celery salt, cloves, and cinnamon.
In a medium bowl, combine apple, Craisins, slivered almonds, celery, and quinoa.
Toss with dressing and enjoy!

Notes

This salad is best served chilled. Toasting the almonds adds extra crunch. For longer storage chill the ingredients in the fridge and assemble the salad right before serving.