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Nadia James

Apple Celery Cranberry Grain Salad

Apple Celery Cranberry Grain Salad — A substantial make-ahead chilled salad with hearty grains and crisp accents.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting / chilling / cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked, cooled quinoa
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 crisp apple, diced
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • storage container

Method
 

  1. Prepare quinoa according to its package directions, then cool promptly in a shallow container in the refrigerator. Measure 2 cups.
  2. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, honey and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Toss cooled quinoa and chopped spinach together. Fold in apple, diced, sliced celery, dried cranberries.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad and fold gently; cover and chill until serving.

Notes

  • Cool cooked grains promptly before adding them to chilled salad ingredients.
Storage: Keep refrigerated at 40°F or below and use within 3 days; transport in a cooler and do not leave out over 2 hours.
Serving suggestion: Serve on a festive platter.