Quinoa, Apple & Walnut Salad w/ Turkey Sausage
Serves 2
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup quinoa
4 oz lean turkey sausage( or soy/veggie sausage)
1 cup diced apples
1/4 cup walnuts, crushed
3 cups fresh spinach
Cook sausage in a large pot of simmering water for 10-20 minutes, depending on thickness.
Remove from water and saute in a preheated pan coated with cooking spray, until lightly browned. Set aside to cool then slice into medallions.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and drizzle with your favorite dressing. (Spicy Apple Vinaigrette is best)
Spicy Apple Vinaigrette
Serves 16
1/2 cup walnut oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 gala apple peeled, cored and cut into small pieces
pinch of paprika
pinch of cinnamon
sea slat and black pepper to taste
Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until everything is finely diced.
