Citrus Quinoa Salad

CITRUS QUINOA SALAD 

Citrus quinoa salad, with arugula, sliced pear, cranberries, 

& almonds, topped with orange slices

SALAD

• 1 1/2 cups cooked white quinoa (Boil 1 cup dry quinoa in 2 cups water, stir, & simmer for 15 minutes or until water is gone)
• 1 cup arugula washed 
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries 
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds 
• 1 medium fresh pear diced 
• 1/2 fresh orange, or other citrus, sliced and peeled (save to top dish) 
• Save some arugula, diced pear, & cranberries on the side for plating 

CITRUS DRESSING 

• 1/4 cup olive oil 
• 1/8 cup unfiltered apple cider vinegar 
• 1/8 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (use other half from salad)
• 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest  
• 1 garlic clove minced 
• 1-2 teaspoons salt & pepper 

MIX DRESSING

 1. Whisk together all dressing items: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, zest, garlic, salt, & pepper

 2. In a mixing bowl add quinoa, arugula, diced pear, almonds, 

& cranberries

MIX SALAD 

3. Pour 1/2 of the dressing over the salad & mix gently, 

add more dressing as needed

 4. Place extra arugula, pear, & cranberries on a plate. 

Scoop one cup of citrus quinoa salad in a measuring cup & place it in center of the plate on top of the arugula mix.

PLATE FINISHED PRODUCT 

Citrus quinoa salad, with arugula, diced pear, cranberries, 

& almonds, topped with orange slices

5. Top citrus salad with slices of orange & serve.

STORY BEHIND THE DISH

Last month at our girls holiday party my friend Alicia brought a delicious citrus quinoa salad. I put a little twist on the recipe and thought I would share it.

MODIFICATIONS 

There are many different fruits or veggies that can be added to this recipe. Alicia used cherry tomatoes but since I am not much of a tomatoes person I added cranberries instead. I used an orange for the citrus, but a tangerine, blood orange, or even grape fruit would work well. You can also use an apple in replace of the pear. Lastly, you can use any other nut or seed, walnuts, pine nuts, sunflower seeds, etc.