Zesty Quinoa Salad
Are you in search of a refreshing and satisfying dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than this delicious quinoa salad recipe. Perfect for lunch, dinner or even a snack, this salad combines a range of zesty and flavorful ingredients to create a mouth-watering experience that is both nutritious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 4 cups water
- 2 jalapenos seeded and finely chopped
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup pistachios shelled and chopped
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 avocado diced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped mint
Citrus Dressing:
- Juice and zest of 1 orange
- Juice and zest of 1 grapefruit
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of dry quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and combine with 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the quinoa cooks and absorbs all the excess liquid. Let cool.4 cups water
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, jalapeños, red onion, pistachios, pomegranate seeds, avocado, cilantro, and mint. Toss to combine.2 cups cooked quinoa, 2 jalapenos, ½ cup chopped red onion, ½ cup pistachios, ½ cup pomegranate seeds, 1 avocado, ½ cup chopped cilantro, ¼ cup chopped mint
- In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together juice and zest of 1 orange, 1 grapefruit, 1 lime, and 1 lemon, along with ⅔ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, and ½ teaspoon salt. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss well.Juice and zest of 1 orange, Juice and zest of 1 grapefruit, Juice and zest of 1 lime, Juice and zest of 1 lemon, ⅔ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ teaspoon salt
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This delicious zesty quinoa salad is a great option for an easy meal, healthy side dish recipe, or main course. With its vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and simple salad preparation, it’s sure to become a favorite at your next BBQ or weekly meal prep rotation!
Notes
(note that this is enough for twice as much as you will need for this salad but it's great in other salads or if you want to double the recipe)
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gSodium: 295mgPotassium: 457mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 349IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
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