Fall Quinoa Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

This Fall Quinoa Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. The nutty quinoa, crunchy veggies, and sweet dried cranberries are dressed in a tangy poppy seed dressing that adds the perfect touch of sweetness. It's a light and refreshing salad that works well as a side dish or a main course.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup diced butternut squash
• 1 cup diced apples
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, butternut squash, apples, dried cranberries, pecans, and red onion.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss until well coated.
4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

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