QUINOA SALAD WITH BEETS AND ARUGULA

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Love this combination with nuttiness of the quinoa, the tangy sweetness of the beets and the slight bite of arugula. The great balsamic dressing brings it all together perfectly.

Provided by Teressa Drenth

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

SALAD
6 c arugula, chopped
2 c quinoa, prepared and chilled
4 medium packaged beets, diced
1/4 c red onion, finely minced
4-6 oz goat cheese, crumbled
DRESSING
3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 c white balsamic vinegar
1 tsp sugar
3 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Combine dressing ingredients. Pour half of the dressing over the quinoa, toss and chill while preparing remaining salad.
  • 2. Once all salad ingredients are chopped and diced, combine all but the goat cheese. Toss gently, adding the remaining dressing.
  • 3. Add goat cheese and fold into salad. Serve immediately. Sooooo good!
  • 4. HINT: Drain and rinse beets well before chopping. Once chopping is complete, gently squeeze any residual moisture from chopped beets using paper towels. This will keep the salad from turning pink!

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