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Honey Mustard Quinoa Apple Salad with Crispy Shallots

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring quinoa, crisp apples, and a sweet honey mustard dressing, topped with crispy shallots for added texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 large apple diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Crispy Shallots
  • 2 large shallots thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup flour for coating
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
  2. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Prepare Crispy Shallots
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Dredge shallots in flour, shaking off excess. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Assemble Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced apple, chopped spinach, and walnuts.
  2. Drizzle with honey mustard dressing and toss to combine.
  3. Top with crispy shallots before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature. This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the crispy shallots right before serving to maintain their crunch.

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