Quinoa Cucumber Apple Salad with Creamy Dressing
A vibrant quinoa salad that blends crisp cucumber, sweet apple, and earthy kohlrabi with a tangy, creamy plant‑based dressing. Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh herbs, it makes a refreshing lunch or light dinner that keeps you energized.
Recipe by Jasmin· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 oz quinoa
- 1 cucumber
- 1 kohlrabi
- 1 apple
- 0.5 basil
- 1 spring onion
- 1 1/10 oz hemp seeds
Dressing
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 7 1/10 oz plant‑based yogurt
- 1 tbsp flaxseed oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
Instructions
- 1Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then place it in a saucepan with 200 ml water; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the grains are tender and the water is absorbed.
- 2While the quinoa cooks, wash the cucumber, kohlrabi, apple, basil, and spring onion thoroughly under running water.
- 3Trim the ends of the cucumber and cut it into small dice; set aside.
- 4Peel the kohlrabi, then grate it finely using a box grater; place in a large mixing bowl.
- 5Core the apple, leave the skin on for color and nutrients, and grate it finely; add to the bowl with the kohlrabi.
- 6Chop the basil bundle into small pieces and slice the spring onion into thin rings; add both to the bowl.
- 7Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to the bowl containing the vegetables and fruit.
- 8Add the hemp seeds to the bowl for a nutty crunch.
- 9Prepare the dressing: in a small bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, plant‑based yogurt, flaxseed oil, water, mustard, optional maple syrup, salt, pepper, and sweet paprika; whisk until fully emulsified.
- 10Pour the creamy dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until every ingredient is evenly coated.
- 11Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or a splash of vinegar if needed.
- 12Serve the salad immediately at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a colder, refreshing version.
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- How long does it take to make Quinoa Cucumber Apple Salad with Creamy Dressing?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Quinoa Cucumber Apple Salad with Creamy Dressing recipe make?
- This recipe makes 3 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Quinoa Cucumber Apple Salad with Creamy Dressing recipe come from?
- It was shared by Jasmin on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.