Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (Note 1)
- 2 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded or julienne cooked beets
- 1 small apple (or 1/2 large), cored and diced
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- OPTIONAL GARNISH: roasted pecans or other nuts, chopped; crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider (or white wine) vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- pinch each: salt, pepper, garlic powder (or to taste)
Instruction
- MAKE THE DRESSING: Combine all dressing ingredients in a tightly sealed container/jar and shake well. Or, whisk well until combined.
- ASSEMBLE SALAD: [If you are cutting avocado and apple ahead of assembly time, sprinkle with lemon to avoid browning]. Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl. Add part of the dressing. Toss. Add more dressing if needed. Garnish with chopped nuts and/or goat cheese if desired.