Orange Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Orange Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing:; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Salad:; 1 1/3 cups uncooked quinoa; 2 3/4 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries; 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

Dressing:
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
1 1/3 cups uncooked quinoa
2 3/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

1
To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until well blended.
2
To prepare salad, place quinoa in a large nonstick skillet; cook 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Place quinoa in a fine sieve; 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 quinoa, 2 3/4 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Stir in dressing, onions, and the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill.

215

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing:, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Orange 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.

Orange Quinoa Salad

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