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Detox Quinoa Salad

Detox Quinoa Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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Fuel your day with this vibrant, nutrient-packed Detox Quinoa Salad ! Loaded with antioxidant-rich pomegranate seeds, sweet dates, crunchy green apple, and fluffy quinoa, it's the perfect balance of flavor, nutrition, and freshness. Tossed in a zesty Maple Syrup Apple Cider Vinaigrette, every bite bursts with superfood goodness!
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Course lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Servings 6
Calories 311 kcal

Equipment

  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • sharp knife

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Salad Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried quinoa
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 6 dates diced
  • 1 green apple diced
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup spinach chiffonade

Maple Syrup Detox Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook 1 cup of quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool completely.
    1 cup dried quinoa
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, 1 cup of pomegranate seeds, 6 diced dates, 1 diced green apple, and 1 cup of chiffonade spinach.
    1 cup pomegranate seeds, 6 dates, 1 green apple, 1 cup spinach
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, a pinch of cayenne pepper, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 minced clove of garlic. Slowly stream in ½ cup of extra-virgin olive oil while whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
    1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 clove garlic, ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to coat.

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Cooking Tips for the Best Salad Ever

  • Rinse Your Quinoa: Always rinse quinoa before cooking to remove its natural coating, called saponin, which can taste bitter.
  • Let the Quinoa Cool: Make sure your quinoa is fully cooled before mixing it with the other ingredients. Warm quinoa can wilt the spinach and affect the texture of the salad.
  • Chiffonade the Spinach: To chiffonade means to slice into thin ribbons. It makes the spinach easier to mix and gives the salad a more elegant presentation.
  • Emulsify the Dressing: When making the dressing, slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking vigorously. This helps emulsify the dressing, making it creamy and well combined.

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

  • Fine-Mesh Sieve: For rinsing the quinoa.
  • Large Mixing Bowl: Perfect for tossing all the salad ingredients together.
  • Whisk: To emulsify the dressing.
  • Sharp Knife: For dicing the apple and dates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 24gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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