This Crispy Quinoa Apple Salad with Spiced Tahini Dressing is a balanced and beautiful vegan side dish that everyone will love.
This plant-based meal combines healthy greens, fresh apples, nourishing chickpeas, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and crispy quinoa for a satisfying and wholesome meal. All topped with a spiced tahini dressing that’s creamy, dreamy and so damn good you are going to want to start drizzling it on everything. A delicious blend of flavors and textures.
The best apple salad with the best ingredients:
Nutrient-Packed Greens: Arugula and spinach provide a robust base of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Fresh Apples: Crisp apples add a natural sweetness and refreshing crunch.
Protein-Rich Chickpeas: Boost protein content for a satisfying meal.
Dried Cranberries: Add a touch of sweetness and antioxidants.
Toasted Pecans: Infuse a buttery crunch and healthy fats.
Crispy Quinoa: The star ingredient, provides a nutty flavor and unique texture.
If you haven’t tried roasting quinoa yet, you are missing out. It’s so addicting. The crunchy texture and nutty flavor make it the perfect addition to (almost) everything! It’s a delicious high-protein, high-fiber topping for your favorite meals. Think salads, soups, buddha bowls, avocado toasts, pastas, roasted vegetables, stir-fries… Have you tried it yet? I’m obsessed with it and I think you are going to love it too!
This fall recipe is ideal for sharing at gatherings or dinner parties, it’s a great side dish that everyone is going to love. I also love having this salad as a main dish, it combines vegetables, fruit, legumes, whole-grains and nuts, so it’s a well-rounded nutritional choice that’s loaded with so much goodness. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients, it caters to a balanced and health-conscious palate.
Suitable for vegans or anyone seeking to add more plants to their diet, this beautiful salad proves that nutritious food can be both simple and enjoyable.
If you try this simple plant-based recipe, let us know what you think, leave a comment below or tag us on Instagram @mondaydreamsblog. We love hearing from you!
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