Honey Mustard Quinoa Apple Salad with Crispy Shallots
Experience the delightful combination of flavors in this Honey Mustard Quinoa Apple Salad with Crispy Shallots. This vibrant salad is perfect for any occasion, combining fluffy quinoa with peppery arugula, crisp apple slices, and a light honey mustard vinaigrette. Topped with golden crispy shallots, it offers a satisfying crunch that elevates your meal from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying/Boiling
- 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
- 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 the quinoa by bringing it to a boil in stock and then simmering until liquid is absorbed (15-20 minutes). Cool in a bowl.
- For crispy shallots, fry sliced shallots in olive oil over medium heat until golden (15-20 minutes). Drain and sprinkle with salt.
- Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients: cooled oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, arugula, parsley, apple slices, pepitas, and crispy shallots. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg