Apple Quinoa Cranberry Salad with Feta and Pecans | Apple Dressing

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are budget-friendly and nut-free.

Chop the apple into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare a lemon bath by adding 3 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to a bowl.

Soak the chopped apples in the lemon bath to prevent browning.

In a small jar, combine 1/4 cup light olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Screw on the lid and shake the jar until the dressing emulsifies.

Drain the soaked apples in the sink.

Cook 2 cups of quinoa according to package directions and cool it before adding to the salad.

In a bowl, add 4 cups of salad greens, then pour in the dressing and stir to combine.

Add the cooled quinoa, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/3 cup feta cheese, and some chopped pecans on top.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients and serve.

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