apple cranberry quinoa salad

This beautiful, colorful salad is the perfect side dish to bring to a party or serve your guests.

It also works as a great base, so add some grilled chicken if you want an easy lunch or dinner.

This dish is made with a homemade dressing, so it is incredibly nutritious and full of flavor.

INGREDIENTS

For the salad:

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa

1 cup vegetable or chicken broth (we love and recommend Kettle & Fire Chicken Bone Broth)

2 cups baby spinach, chopped

1 apple, diced

1/3 cup dried cranberrie

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

For the dressing:

3 T. extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 T. apple cider vinegar

2 tsp. pure maple syrup

1/4 tsp. dijon mustard

sea salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine the quinoa and broth in a small pot and cook according to the quinoa package directions. Spread out on a large platter or baking sheet to let cool.

2. While the quinoa is cooling, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, stir or shake all the dressing ingredients together. Season with salt, to taste.

3. In a large bowl, toss together the salad ingredients. Drizzle with the dressing and mix again until combined.

4. Stores well in the refrigerator for a few days. Add a protein like grilled chicken to make it a full meal!