Cranberry Apple Pecan Quinoa Salad
Description
This light-tasting cranberry apple pecan quinoa salad recipe features quinoa, cranberries, apples, and pecans in a Dijon mustard and cinnamon dressing.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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1 cup quinoa, rinsed
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 large crisp apple, chopped into small pieces
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1 cup pecan pieces
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)
Directions
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Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Off heat, fluff quinoa with a fork.
2
Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
3
Drizzle maple syrup dressing over quinoa; stir. Stir in apple, pecans, cranberries, and Parmesan cheese. Return cover to the saucepan; let mixture steam until dressing warms and apples slightly soften, 5 to 10 minutes.