Quinoa Salad (Vegan) Recipe

Quinoa Salad (Vegan) Recipe

  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • Dressing:
  • 1/3 cup agave nectar
  • 1/4 cup safflower oil
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 Fuji apple, chopped
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup chopped cashews
  • 1/4 cup diced sweet onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  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.
  2. Whisk agave nectar, safflower oil, poppy seeds, and mustard together in a small bowl to make dressing.
  3. Chill quinoa and dressing in the refrigerator, at least 4 hours.
  4. Fold apple, cranberries, cashews, onion, and salt into chilled quinoa. Add dressing; mix well to combine.