Hearty Quinoa Salad with Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients

• 1 bag Brussels sprouts
• 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
• 2 TBS apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 apples, cored and chopped into small pieces
• dressing:
• 2 TBS olive oil
• 2 TBS lemon or orange juice
• 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Roast Brussel Sprout per recipe
2. While the brussels sprouts are cooking, whisk together the dressing ingredients: the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, mustard, syrup. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
3. Chop apples and give them a dip in water to keep them from turning brown.
4. Add roasted brussels sprouts to a large mixing bowl followed by the quinoa, pecans, cranberries and apple. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until the salad is fully combined. Enjoy warm or cooled.

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