Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad made with broccoli, quinoa, and nuts, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup walnut pieces
- 1 (8.5 oz) package cooked quinoa and brown rice
- 2 medium, sweet apples
- 1 (12 oz) bag fresh broccoli florets
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- ½ cup lemon vinaigrette
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 oz crumbled feta (or goat) cheese
Instructions
- Toast walnuts (if desired).
- Microwave quinoa blend following package instructions, then chill until cold (about 5 minutes).
- Core apples and cut into ½-inch cubes; place in large bowl.
- Chop broccoli and basil, then add to bowl with apples.
- Combine vinaigrette and honey; whisk until blended.
- Stir quinoa blend into apple mixture; add vinaigrette mixture and toss to coat, then stir in walnuts and cheese.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider toasting the walnuts before adding them to the salad.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to substitute goat cheese for feta if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Broccoli, Quinoa, Nut Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian Recipe