Oil-Free Apple Quinoa Salad {vegan, gluten-free}
Oil-free apple quinoa salad is everything you want in a fresh, filling whole grain meal. It is perfect as a side salad at dinner, or as the star of your packed lunch. Shredded apples & lemon add sweetness and flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked black or white quinoa see below, cooled & chilled
- 1 large tart-sweet apple peeled and shredded
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Fine sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate arils
- 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, shredded apples, lemon zest and lemon juice, tossing to combine,
- Generously season the quinoa mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the pomegranate arils and parsley to bowl, tossing to combine. Serve!
Notes
To prepare 3 cups of cooked quinoa: Combine 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan (see chart below for other amounts of quinoa and water and their corresponding yields). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until liquid is just barely absorbed. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes for an al dente texture or 8 to 10 minutes for a softer texture. Fluff with a fork.
Storage: Store the cooled salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.8g | Protein: 6.4g | Fat: 3.2g | Sodium: 2.4mg | Fiber: 5.3g | Sugar: 12.6g