Add this fresh and healthy quinoa recipe to your holiday spread. Its citrusy, nutty taste is simply delicious. -Jean Greenfield, San Anselmo, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-14 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Cool., In a large bowl, combine romaine, beans, mandarin oranges, cucumber, pistachios, onion and cooled quinoa. In a small bowl, finely grate zest from orange. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange and add to zest. Whisk in oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Shawaiz Shaiwaz
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I love the combination of flavors and the crunch from the pistachios. I will definitely be making this again.
Lilly Dodd
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The orange and pistachio flavors are so delicious and the quinoa is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ovi Hammad
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Binod Gautam
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The orange and pistachio combination is refreshing and the quinoa adds a nice nutty flavor. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipe
Romani Bhattarai
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of orange and pistachio. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the bright colors. I will definitely be making this again for my next picnic.
Angelynn White
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I love the combination of flavors and the crunch from the pistachios. I will definitely be making this again.
Eli Demin
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The orange and pistachio flavors are so delicious and the quinoa is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Lydiah Ochieng
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Jim Rogers
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The orange and pistachio combination is refreshing and the quinoa adds a nice nutty flavor. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipe
kejane karki
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the bright colors. I will definitely be making this again for my next gathering.
Ana Lopez
[email protected]I made this salad last night and it was delicious! The combination of flavors is perfect and the quinoa is cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.