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Citrus Quinoa Salad

Citrus Quinoa Salad prepared dish

This refreshing citrus quinoa salad combines the nutty flavor of quinoa with vibrant citrus fruits for a delightful dish. Perfect as a light lunch or a side at dinner, it offers a burst of flavors and nutrients. Enjoy the balance of textures and the zesty dressing that ties it all together!

This recipe is mediterranean style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include red bell pepper, olive oil, orange, black pepper.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large orange (peeled and segmented)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
  • 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 large grapefruit (peeled and segmented)
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water, then bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
  4. Remove the quinoa from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the orange segments, grapefruit segments, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  7. Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl with the citrus and vegetables, then pour the dressing over the top.
  8. Toss everything together gently until well combined, and serve immediately or chill before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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