Strawberry Arugula Quinoa Salad
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Category
Salad
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Cusine
American
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How to make?
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
10 strawberries, cored and quartered
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2-3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
2 cups of baby arugula greens
1 Tbsp orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions. (If no package instructions, put 1 cup of uncooked quinoa into a saucepan with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes covered, then fluff with a fork.
Place the vinaigrette ingredients into a jar and shake to emulsify.
When the quinoa is cooked, spread it out on a baking sheet to cool quickly.
When the quinoa has cooled, place into a large bowl and toss with the vinaigrette. Then toss with the strawberries, almonds, green onions, mint, and arugula.
Serve immediately. If making in advance, you can dress the quinoa in advance, and then toss in the rest of the ingredients right before serving.