Apple Pistachio Quinoa Salad

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

red or plain quinoa

1 cup

chicken broth, veggie broth, or water

5 oz

spinach (1/2 of a 10 ounce bag)

large apple (I used Pink Lady)

large pear

2 tsp

lemon juice

1 cup

shelled pistachios

1/3 cup

dried cranberries (I use dried cranberries + dried cherries mix)

4 tbsp

freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 tsp

lemon zest

1/4 tsp

onion powder

1/2 tsp

Dijon mustard (do not use regular mustard)

1/4 tsp

salt

3 tbsp

white sugar

1/3 cup

vegetable oil

1/2 tbsp

poppyseeds