CITRUS QUINOA SALAD

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Categories     Salad     No-Cook     Dinner

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

Orange Herb Dressing
2 T fresh squeezed orange juice
2 T while balsamic vinegar
2 T olive oil - best quality
1 T Dijon Mustard
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp oregano
1 tsp orange zest
Sea salt
Fresh ground pepper
Salad
2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled to room temperature
1/3 cup Orange and Herb Dressing (see below)
½ cup orange slices, halved and peeled with membranes removed
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
2 ounces pecans, toasted and chopped
Fresh baby spinach, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or blender combine all ingredients nfor the dressing. Dressing will keep in the refrigerator for two weeks. Combine quinoa, dressing, oranges, parsley pepper and onion in a large bowl. Toss. Top with pecans and serve. Serve over a bed of fresh baby spinach if desired.

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