Description

This Honey Mustard Quinoa Apple Salad with Crispy Shallots is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy in every bite. A wholesome, nourishing meal that’s incredibly satisfying and simple to make.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups baby arugula
1 apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan
1/2 cup crispy shallots (store-bought or homemade)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Add rinsed quinoa, water, and salt to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Cool completely.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, arugula, apple slices, pumpkin seeds, and Parmesan.
Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad. Toss gently with tongs to coat.
Sprinkle crispy shallots on top just before serving for the perfect crunch.

Notes

Let quinoa cool completely before mixing to avoid wilting the greens. Add crispy shallots only before serving to keep them crunchy. Store components separately for freshness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 390
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 6mg

Keywords: honey mustard, quinoa, apple salad, crispy shallots, healthy lunch