A crisp and colorful quinoa salad with broccoli, apples, crunchy nuts, and a bright citrus dressing.
Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
1 large apple, diced
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Rinse quinoa and cook with water until tender, about 15 minutes.
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Let quinoa sit, then fluff and cool completely.
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Chop broccoli and dice apple.
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Combine quinoa, broccoli, apple, cranberries, nuts, onion, and parsley.
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Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
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Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.