Broccoli Apple Quinoa Salad
A hearty, crunchy salad packed with quinoa, steamed broccoli, sweet apples, and a delicious honey-mustard dressing. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or a side dish at any potluck.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 cup quinoa Rinse before cooking
- 2 cups water For cooking quinoa
- 1 cup broccoli florets Steamed until tender
- 1 piece apple, diced Any crispy apple works, Honeycrisp recommended
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds For added crunch
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans For added flavor
- 1/4 cup honey Adjust depending on sweetness preference
- 2 tablespoons mustard For the dressing
- to taste salt and pepper Season to preference
- optional olive oil For added richness, if desired
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- While the quinoa is cooking, steam the broccoli until tender but still crisp.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, diced apple, toasted almonds, and pecans.
Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey and mustard. Drizzle over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This salad is great for meal prep; just keep the nuts separate for maximum crunch. Feel free to swap the quinoa for other grains like couscous or farro.