Almond Apple Quinoa Salad

Almond Apple Quinoa Salad is easy to make and tastes great with nutty quinoa, crunchy almonds, sweet apples, and the tangy goodness of raspberry vinaigrette. A healthy and refreshing dish that's great for any event.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 large apple, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Rinse quinoa under cold water

In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed

Fluff with a fork and let it cool

In a dry skillet, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat until golden brown

Set aside

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sliced almonds, diced apple, chopped red onion, chopped parsley, and crumbled feta cheese

Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste

Prepare the BEST raspberry vinaigrette recipe below

Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine

Serve chilled and enjoy!