Honey Mustard Quinoa Apple Salad: Fresh & Crispy Shallots Delight
A refreshing salad featuring quinoa, apples, and crispy shallots, dressed in a delicious honey mustard dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 apples, diced
- 1/2 cup crispy shallots
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, combine diced apples and cooked quinoa.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the quinoa and apple mixture, tossing to combine.
- Top with crispy shallots before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute honey with agave syrup for a vegan option.
- Best served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg