Apple Walnut Spinach Quinoa Salad

For the maple mustard dressing:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

For the quinoa salad:

  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji are my favorite)

  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries

  • 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (can use feta cheese)

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions 

  • First, make the maple mustard dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  • In a large bowl, add the spinach, cooked quinoa, apples, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and walnuts. Toss until salad is combined. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.

  • Drizzle with dressing and toss again. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe from twopeasandtheirpod