Step 1

Make dressing: In a jar, add olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper.  Close the lid and shake vigorously to mix.  Add some maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter dressing.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add cooked quinoa, spinach, cucumber, apple, blueberries and optional mint.

Step 3

Pour dressing and toss to combine right before serving. Top each serving of salad with 2 Tbsp. of chopped walnuts.