Quinoa, Chard and Apple Salad
Serves 6
Time 40 min
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:
Ingredients
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves separated from stems
- 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 medium apples, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp, cored and diced
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fruit-sweetened dried sour cherries or cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
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:
Per serving: 310 calories (170 from fat), 7g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 54g carbohydrates (8g dietary fiber, 14g sugar), 10g protein.
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.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves separated from stems
- 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 medium apples, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp, cored and diced
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fruit-sweetened dried sour cherries or cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted