Quinoa Salad With Hazelnuts, Apple, And Dried Cranb

Name: Quinoa Salad With Hazelnuts, Apple, And Dried Cranberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well; 1 1/2 cups water, for quinoa; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 stalks of celery, finely diced; 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted, de-skinned and chopped; 1 bunch (about 5 to 6) green onions, chopped (green parts only); 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped * see note; 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, thoroughly rinsed and chopped; 1 gala apple (really, any kind of apple will do); 1 large lemon, juiced; Generous drizzle of any kind of oil (I like hazelnut); Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1 1/2 cups water, for quinoa
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 stalks of celery, finely diced
1 cup hazelnuts, toasted, de-skinned and chopped
1 bunch (about 5 to 6) green onions, chopped (green parts only)
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped * see note
1 bunch flat leaf parsley, thoroughly rinsed and chopped
1 gala apple (really, any kind of apple will do)
1 large lemon, juiced
Generous drizzle of any kind of oil (I like hazelnut)
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Preheat your oven to 325u00b0 F and toast your hazelnuts for about 7 to 10 minutes. Let them cool completely. You should begin to hear their skins crackle while cooling; this is a good sign!
2
Meanwhile, cook your quinoa. Importantly, rinse it well! Boil the water with a pinch of salt, and add your rinsed quinoa. Turn your stove down to medium-low and let it cook for roughly 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Fluff quinoa with a fork, and let it cool in the fridge.
3
Going back to the cooled, toasted hazelnuts; remove the skins. Chop the hazelnuts up, leaving them in large pieces.
4
Preheat a skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil and soften your finely chopped onion and celery. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Try not to brown them, 5 to 7 minutes on medium-low heat should do the trick. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
5
Rinse your parsley well and chop it finely followed by your dried cranberries and green onions. Add all this to the onion and celery mixture.
6
Core and dice the apple, put your apple chunks in the bowl with the other ingredients. Squeeze the entire lemon over the apple to season the salad and prevent the apple from turning brown.
7
Add your quinoa and hazelnuts to the mixture, drizzle with the oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Season with more lemon juice if you like.
8
Mix well and cool completely. Allow the flavors to meld for 20 minutes before serving!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well, 1 1/2 cups water, for quinoa, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 small onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad With Hazelnuts, Apple, And Dried Cranberries falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Quinoa Salad With Hazelnuts, Apple, And Dried Cranberries

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