Winter Quinoa Salad with Gouda Cheese
A winter salad that's full of color, texture and flavor. This dish is reminiscent of a Waldorf salad and great as a lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1/4 cup quinoa
- 1/4 red onion finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 apple skin-on, chopped
- 2 ounces Gouda Cheese chopped/cubed
- 3 ounces arugula
Dressing
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa and allow it to cool. (NOTE 1)
- Mix the dressing and set aside.
- Mix quinoa, all copped fruit and vegetables and the dressing.
- Taste if additional salt & pepper is necessary and enjoy this healthy meal.
Notes
- Click here to learn how to cook quinoa.
Nutrition
Calories: 597kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 14gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 265mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17g