Apple Almond Quinoa Salad
Apple Almond Quinoa Salad is a fresh and healthy side dish or snack! It combines quinoa with crunchy almonds, sweet apples, and raisins for the perfect sweet and salty combination! It is great for a holiday side dish, or even as a simple make-ahead breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed in cold water)
- 1.5 cups water
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 large apples , chopped
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer under cold, running water. Combine the quinoa, water, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, cover with a lid, turn down the heat to low, then simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a separate bowl and let it cool down to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped apples, almonds, shredded coconut, raisins, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt.
- Give it all a good mix to evenly combine and let it cool in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.
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