ORANGE-PISTACHIO QUINOA SALAD

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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

1-1/3 cups water
2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
1 cup shelled pistachios, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 medium navel orange
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper

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

Shawaiz Shaiwaz
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.