Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Apple

Name: Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Apple
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: ½ cup uncooked quinoa; ½ cup pecans; 6 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 large apple, (thinly sliced (see NOTES below)); 4 ounces goat cheese, (crumbled); ½ cup dried cranberries; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt; pinch or two of black pepper

Lovely fall salad!

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Ingredients

4 servings

½ cup uncooked quinoa
½ cup pecans
6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 large apple, (thinly sliced (see NOTES below))
4 ounces goat cheese, (crumbled)
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
pinch or two of black pepper

Steps

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Rinse and drain the quinoa and add it to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Transfer the quinoa to a bowl to cool.
Place the pecans in a small skillet over medium-low heat and cook until fragrant, stirring often. Watch them carefully as they can go from toasted to burned quickly. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
Place the spinach in a large bowl. Add the cooled quinoa, apple slices, goat cheese, cranberries, and toasted pecans. When ready to serve the salad, toss with the dressing and serve.