Delicious Quinoa Apple Salad and Almonds

If you’re looking for a refreshing and satisfying salad, this quinoa apple salad with almonds is a must-try. I love experimenting with new salad recipes, and this one hits all the right notes. The combination of crunchy apples, nutty quinoa, and toasted almonds, all dressed in a flavorful Dijon maple vinaigrette, makes for a delicious and healthy meal that’s sure to become a favorite.

Is quinoa a low carb ingredients?

Quinoa has a moderate glycemic index (GI) of around 53, which means it has a slower impact on blood sugar levels compared to high-GI foods like white rice or bread. While it isn’t low in carbohydrates, its moderate GI can make it a better option for those looking to manage blood sugar levels compared to other grains. However, if you’re strictly limiting carbs, quinoa should still be consumed in moderation.

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Ingredients for this quinoa apple salad recipe

1 cup of quinoa ready to cook

2 small gala apples diced into 1/4 inch cubes

1/2 cup dice carrots into 1/4 inch cubes or substitute celery if you don’t want to use carrots

1/4 cup diced almonds

1 1/2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

3 tablespoons virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon no sugar maple syrup

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

2 cloves minced garlic

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 tablespoon minced ginger

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Make this quinoa apple salad

Cut up your apples and carrots and place into a medium bowl and set aside

In a pot, add the vegetable broth and quinoa to a boil and then remove from heat and let stand for about 20 minutes to cool off

In a separate bowl combine the olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar and the rest of the spices and mix well

Mix the quinoa into the wet ingredients and mix well, adjust flavors to taste

Fold in your almonds into the wet ingredients and mix well again

Add your apples, celery and nuts to the mixture

Chill the dish to let the flavors marinate and plate the dish to serve

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