Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is right around the corner. Apples and Honey are the traditional foods of the season of wishing everyone a Sweet New Year. Here is a way of having those flavors in a healthy side dish! Thanks Tara for the great recipe!
Apples & Honey Quinoa Salad
This salad is an easy, fun, and healthy way to enjoy apples and honey this Rosh Hashanah!
Prep time: 15 minutes and serves 4
Ingredients for Salad:
¼ cup brown rice
¼ cup quinoa (I used a microwavable brown rice and quinoa blend)
1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups arugula
1 granny smith apple, diced
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
¼ cup Feta cheese (optional)
Ingredients for Honey Vinaigrette:
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
Juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Make the rice and quinoa according to the package directions.
2. While the rice and quinoa are cooking, make the dressing. Mix together all ingredients
with a whisk in a medium sized bowl.
3. In a large bowl, add the cooked rice and quinoa and mix in chickpeas, arugula, diced
apple, chopped walnuts and pomegranate seeds.
4. Toss in dressing and serve immediately!
Tips: you can make the rice and dressing two days before serving. Keep refrigerated.