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.