Quinoa Salad (Vegan)

Quinoa is cooked in apple juice in this fruity vegan salad made with cranberries and cashews and dressed with agave nectar and poppy seeds.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 443 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 2 cups apple juice
• ¾ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup diced sweet onion
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• ⅓ cup agave nectar
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• ¼ cup safflower oil
• 1 Fuji apple, chopped
• ¾ cup chopped cashews

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine apple juice and quinoa in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain excess water and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Whisk agave nectar, safflower oil, poppy seeds, and mustard together in a small bowl to make dressing.

Step 3

Chill quinoa and dressing in the refrigerator, at least 4 hours.

Step 4

Fold apple, cranberries, cashews, onion, and salt into chilled quinoa. Add dressing; mix well to combine.