Quinoa Salad with Grapefruit, Avocado, and Arugula

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Intriguing combination of quinoa, arugula, dried cranberries, avocado and grapefruit with a spicy dressing make this a snazzy side dish or lovely summer lunch main dish.

Submitted by Always Cooking Up Something
Published on April 3, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 4 cups water

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon minced serrano pepper

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint

  • ¼ cup minced cilantro

  • 1 shallot, minced

  • ½ cup arugula

  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

  • 4 cups baby arugula leaves, washed and dried

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced

  • ½ grapefruit, peeled and sectioned

Directions

  1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the quinoa until it has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat, rinse and drain in a fine mesh strainer. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add salt, and slowly add toasted quinoa. Cook until tender and the outer rings appear on the grains, 15 to 20 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh colander. Place in a large bowl to cool.

  2. In a small bowl, combine cranberries, lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, serrano pepper, mint, cilantro, shallot, and arugula. Stir into the cooled quinoa and add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Place 1 cup of baby arugula on each salad plate. Top with quinoa mixture, avocado, and grapefruit.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427 Calories
24g Fat
50g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 32mg 35%
Calcium 94mg 7%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 696mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.