Beet, Blood Orange, Kumquat, And Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Beet, Blood Orange, Kumquat, And Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing:; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions; 2 teaspoons grated blood orange rind; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoons blood orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salad:; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 3/4 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup blood orange sections, chopped (about 4 medium); 1 cup diced peeled avocado; 6 whole kumquats, seeded and sliced; 2 medium beets, cooked and cut into wedges

Servings: persons

Dressing:
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
2 teaspoons grated blood orange rind
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons blood orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salad:
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 3/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup blood orange sections, chopped (about 4 medium)
1 cup diced peeled avocado
6 whole kumquats, seeded and sliced
2 medium beets, cooked and cut into wedges

1
To prepare dressing, combine first 10 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Set aside.
2
To prepare salad, place quinoa in a fine sieve, and place sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water. Using your hands, rub grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain. Repeat procedure twice. Drain well.
3
Combine 1 3/4 cups water, quinoa, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Combine quinoa, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, blood orange sections, avocado, and kumquats in a large bowl, tossing gently to combine. Add dressing; toss gently to coat salad. Spoon 1 cup salad onto each of 4 plates; top each serving with about 1/2 cup beets.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing:, 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions, 2 teaspoons grated blood orange rind, 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Beet, Blood Orange, Kumquat, And Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Beet, Blood Orange, Kumquat, And Quinoa Salad

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