Quinoa Salad With Watercress, Oranges, Avocado, And Almonds, With Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad With Watercress, Oranges, Avocado, And Almonds, With Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons fresh juice from about 2 limes; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed juice from 1 orange; 2 tablespoons honey; 6 tablespoons olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 (4-ounce) bag watercress, baby arugula or a blend; 2 medium oranges, cut into; 1 avocado, peeled, cored and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, soaked in water for 10 minutes; 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh juice from about 2 limes
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed juice from 1 orange
2 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (4-ounce) bag watercress, baby arugula or a blend
2 medium oranges, cut into
1 avocado, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, soaked in water for 10 minutes
1/4 cup sliced almonds

1
Bring 1-3/4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the quinoa and reduce heat to low; cover and cook until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2
Whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, and honey. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Toss quinoa with about 1/4 of the dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide amongst serving plates or place on a large serving platter. Toss greens, orange segments, avocado, onions, and almonds in a large bowl with just enough dressing to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stop quinoa with dressed greens and serve immediately.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed, Kosher salt, 2 tablespoons fresh juice from about 2 limes, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed juice from 1 orange, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad With Watercress, Oranges, Avocado, And Almonds, With Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe 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.

Quinoa Salad With Watercress, Oranges, Avocado, And Almonds, With Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

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