Peach & Apple Quinoa Salad with Cinnamon Honey Vinaigrette
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Author: Garnish and Glaze
Ingredients
For the salad:
1/2cupquinoa
2/3cupwater
1/2teaspoonkosher salt, or more to taste
5ozfresh baby spinach
1large apple, cored and sliced
1large peach, pitted and sliced
1/3cupsharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4cuppumpkin seeds, toasted
Cinnamon Honey Vinaigrette
1/4cupolive oil
1/4cupwhite balsamic vinegar
1/4cuphoney
2tablespoonsDijon mustard
2teaspoonsground cinnamon
1teaspoonground nutmeg
1/2teaspoonground clove
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonfresh ground pepper
1teaspoonlemon zest
Instructions
Place quinoa in water to soak for 5 minutes and then drain. Mix quinoa with 2/3 cup water and kosher salt and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to low, and cook for 15 minutes. Take off burner and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing. Refrigerate until cold.
Combine all vinaigrette ingredients together in a one pint jar and shake vigorously.
Toss all salad ingredients together in a large bowl with 1/3 to 1/2 cup Cinnamon Honey Vinaigrette (or you can let everyone put dressing on individually). Serve immediately.