Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, (minced)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped apples ((Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji are my favorite))
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese ((can use feta cheese))
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)

Instruction

  • First, make the maple mustard dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the spinach, cooked quinoa, apples, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and walnuts. Toss until salad is combined. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  • Drizzle with dressing and toss again. Serve and enjoy!