Quinoa, Chard and Apple Salad

Serves 6
Time 40 min
Quinoa, Chard and Apple Salad

Diced apples add a touch of sweetness to thinly sliced chard. Tossed with cooked red, rainbow or white quinoa, this makes a satisfying and portable lunch.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1 cupred quinoa
    1 bunchSwiss chard, leaves separated from stems
    2 smallshallots, thinly sliced
    2 mediumapples, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp, cored and diced
    2 tablespoonscider vinegar
    1/4 cupfruit-sweetened dried sour cherries or cranberries
    1/4 cupwalnuts, toasted

Exclusively for Prime members in select ZIP codes.

Method

Place quinoa and 2 cups of water in a small pot.


Cover, bring to a boil and cook until quinoa is soft, 15 to 20 minutes.


Meanwhile, thinly slice chard stems and leaves, and set aside separately.


Heat a large high-sided skillet over high heat.


Add chard stems, shallots and apples.


Cook until shallots are soft and golden, about 10 minutes.


Add vinegar and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan.


Add dried cherries, green leaves from the chard and 1/4 cup water.


Cook until chard is wilted, about 5 minutes.


Combine quinoa with cooked chard mixture and top with toasted walnuts.


Serve hot, cold or at room temperature.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

310

Total Fat

7g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

190mg

Total Carbohydrate

54g

Dietary Fiber

8g

Total Sugars

14g

Protein

10g

Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information. See our Terms of Service.