Zesty Quinoa Salad

This zesty quinoa salad recipe is bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors and packed with nutritious ingredients. Whether you're looking for a healthy salad for meal prep, a delicious side dish for your next BBQ, or a main dish that's both satisfying and refreshing, this salad is a great option.

Author: Balancing Bowls

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 434 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 cups - quinoa
4 cups - water
2 - jalapenos
½ cup - red onion
½ cup - pistachios
½ cup - pomegranate seeds
1 - avocado
½ cup - cilantro
¼ cup - mint
1 - orange
1 - grapefruit
1 - lime
1 - lemon
⅔ cup - olive oil
2 tablespoons - honey
½ tsp - salt

Instructions

Rinse 1 cup of dry quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and combine with 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the quinoa cooks and absorbs all the excess liquid. Let cool.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, jalapeños, red onion, pistachios, pomegranate seeds, avocado, cilantro, and mint. Toss to combine.
In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together juice and zest of 1 orange, 1 grapefruit, 1 lime, and 1 lemon, along with ⅔ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, and ½ teaspoon salt. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss well.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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