Quinoa Salad with Red Onions, Oranges, and Green Ol

Name: Quinoa Salad with Red Onions, Oranges, and Green Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; Salt and pepper; 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and crushed; 1 cup fresh orange juice, reduced by 1/2; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup pitted green Cerignola olives, sliced lengthwise; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 navel oranges, supremed; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

Servings: persons

3 cups water
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups quinoa
1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and crushed
1 cup fresh orange juice, reduced by 1/2
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pitted green Cerignola olives, sliced lengthwise
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 navel oranges, supremed
1/2 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

1
In a medium sauce pan, combine 3 cups of water, the quinoa and a pinch of salt.
2
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the quinoa for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy and tender.
3
When the quinoa is cooked, remove it from the pot and cool slightly on a lined baking sheet.
4
Assemble the vinaigrette by combining the toasted cumin seeds, reduced orange juice, and orange zest.
5
Whisk in the olive oil to form an emulsion.
6
In a bowl, combine the quinoa, olives, onions, oranges and raisins and toss with the vinaigrette.
7
Garnish with parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, Salt and pepper, 1 1/2 cups quinoa, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and crushed, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad with Red Onions, Oranges, and Green Olives 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.

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Quinoa Salad with Red Onions, Oranges, and Green Olives

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Variations & substitutions

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