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Orange quinoa salad served

Orange Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is one of the most popular superfoods, rich in protein and fiber. Originally from South America, this grain was a favorite food even in the time of the Incas. In this recipe, quinoa is paired with fresh orange pieces, pomegranate seeds, and toasted walnuts to create a delicious and nutritious salad. The citrusy dressing further enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients, making this salad the perfect choice for a light, vitamin-rich meal.

Prep Time 15 min
Preparation 15 min
Total 30 min
480 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 150 g Quinoa
⭕ 2 Oranges
⭕ 1 Pomegranate
⭕ 50 g Arugula
⭕ 50 g Toasted Walnuts
⭕ 2 tbsp Olive Oil
⭕ 1 tbsp Honey
⭕ 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
⭕ 0.5 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Rinse the quinoa under cold running water. In a saucepan, bring twice the amount of water to a boil, then cook the quinoa for 12-15 minutes, or until tender. Let it cool.

    2

    Meanwhile, peel the oranges and cut them into smaller pieces. Deseed the pomegranate.

    3

    Roughly chop the toasted walnuts to add a crunchy texture to the salad.

    4

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

    5

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, arugula, orange pieces, pomegranate seeds, and chopped walnuts.

    6

    Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss to coat all ingredients with the flavorful dressing.

    7

    Serve immediately, or let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.