Honey Mustard Quinoa Salad: Crisp Apple & Shallots Delight
A refreshing salad that combines honey mustard, quinoa, and crispy shallots for a delightful flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 large apple, diced
- 1/2 cup crispy shallots
- 1/4 cup honey mustard dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced apple, crispy shallots, honey mustard dressing, and parsley.
- Toss well to mix all ingredients.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing.
- Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Honey Mustard, Quinoa Salad, Apple Salad, Crispy Shallots