Quinoa, Beet, and Arugula Salad

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This quinoa beet salad with arugula has the perfect combination of textures and flavors. The arugula has a rich peppery taste which goes well with the slightly nutty flavor of the quinoa.

Submitted by slmcm
Updated on May 19, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ½ pound beets, peeled and sliced

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup red quinoa

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

  • 3 ounces arugula, chopped

  • 2 green onions, sliced

Directions

  1. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer; cover pan and bring water to a boil. Add beets, cover pan, and steam until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.

  2. Place 2 cups water and quinoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

  4. Remove quinoa from heat, then immediately add 1/2 of the vinegar dressing while fluffing quinoa with a fork; reserve remaining dressing. Cover and refrigerate quinoa until cool, at least 1 hour.

  5. Stir goats cheese, arugula, green onions, beets, and remaining dressing into cooled quinoa mixture. Toss lightly before serving.

Editor's Note:

Please note the differences in ingredient amounts when using the magazine version of this recipe as well as differences in time for chilling.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

379 Calories
27g Fat
26g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 379
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 552mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 251mg 5%

* 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.