How to Make Cranberry Apple Pecan Quinoa Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cranberry Apple Pecan Quinoa Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for any time of year. This salad features a mix of savory and sweet flavors, making it a great addition to any meal or as a standalone dish. The combination of quinoa, tart cranberries, crisp apples, and crunchy pecans creates a satisfying and flavorful salad that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large crisp apple, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup pecan pieces
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Stir chicken broth and quinoa together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place cover on the saucepan, and cook until the broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and fluff with a fork.
  • Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle sauce over the quinoa; stir. Add apple pieces, pecan pieces, cranberries, and Parmesan cheese; stir. Return cover to the saucepan and let the mixture steam until the sauce warms and the apples soften slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    372 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 198mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 104mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 282mg