QUINOA SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO, AND ARUGULA
Intriguing combination of quinoa, arugula, dried cranberries, avocado and grapefruit with a spicy dressing make this a snazzy side dish or lovely summer lunch main dish.
Provided by Always Cooking Up Something
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the quinoa until it has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat, rinse and drain in a fine mesh strainer. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add salt, and slowly add toasted quinoa. Cook until tender and the outer rings appear on the grains, 15 to 20 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh colander. Place in a large bowl to cool.
- In a small bowl, combine cranberries, lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, serrano pepper, mint, cilantro, shallot, and arugula. Stir into the cooled quinoa and add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Place 1 cup of baby arugula on each salad plate. Top with quinoa mixture, avocado, and grapefruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 168.1 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
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Liam Johnson
[email protected]This salad was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred a different citrus fruit, like orange or lemon.
Tshepiso Duma
[email protected]Yum!
Baized
[email protected]This was a great salad! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The grapefruit was a nice tart addition and the avocado added a creamy richness. The arugula gave the salad a nice peppery bite. I'll definitely be making this again!
Zain Aslam
[email protected]Delicious and healthy! I made this for lunch and it was the perfect light and refreshing meal. The grapefruit and avocado added a nice pop of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Daniek Garcia
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of grapefruit, avocado, and arugula. The quinoa adds a nice nutty flavor and the dressing is light and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again!
Hala Mohammed
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The grapefruit added a nice tartness that balanced out the creamy avocado. Will definitely make again.
Hakima El madani
[email protected]This quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of grapefruit, avocado, arugula, and quinoa was refreshing and flavorful. I also appreciated how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this again!