Honey Mustard Quinoa Apple Salad with Crispy Shallots
If you’re searching for a vibrant and satisfying salad that’s both nutritious and quick to prepare, the Honey Mustard Quinoa Apple Salad with Crispy Shallots is the perfect choice! This delicious dish combines fluffy quinoa with peppery arugula, sweet apple slices, and crunchy crispy shallots, creating a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Not only is it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, but it’s also a fantastic option for impressing guests at your next dinner party. Packed with nutrients and flavor, this salad is bound to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 5 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup parsley, freshly chopped
- 1 large apple (crisp variety)
- 1/4 cup toasted pepitas
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more for topping
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in stock over medium heat until fluffy (15-20 minutes). Cool in a bowl.
- Fry sliced shallots in olive oil until golden and crispy (15-20 minutes). Drain and season with salt.
- In the same bowl with residual oil, whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, arugula, parsley, diced apple, pepitas, and crispy shallots. Drizzle vinaigrette over the top and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg