Vitamin-Boosted Salad with Black Quinoa, Fennel, Av

Name: Vitamin-Boosted Salad with Black Quinoa, Fennel, Avocado, and Grapefruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 113 c. black quinoa; 1 kaffir lime leaf; 2 large pink grapefruit; 2 small avacados; 1 fennel bulb; 12 pink radishes; 4 oz. feta chese; chopped parsley; Sea salt; Pepper; Juice of 3 small limes; 3/4 tsp. ginger; 6 tbsp. olive oil; 3 tbsp. heavy cream

Servings: persons

113 c. black quinoa
1 kaffir lime leaf
2 large pink grapefruit
2 small avacados
1 fennel bulb
12 pink radishes
4 oz. feta chese
chopped parsley
Sea salt
Pepper
Juice of 3 small limes
3/4 tsp. ginger
6 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. heavy cream

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Rinse the quinoa and cook it with a kaffir lime leaf, covered, in 2 2/3 cups salted water.
2
When the water is absorbed, stop the heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
3
Fluff with a fork and transfer to a bowl, discarding the kaffir lime leaf, to leave to cool.
4
In the meantime, in a large bowl, combine the slices of grapefruit, avocado, fennel, and radish and toss gently.
5
Make the dressing by adding ingredients in this order: salt, pepper, lime juice, ginger, olive oil.
6
Emulsify with a small whisk and finish with the heavy cream; keep aside.
7
Add the quinoa with the feta and parsley to the vegetables and fruit.
8
Toss gently with the dressing and serve.
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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 113 c. black quinoa, 1 kaffir lime leaf, 2 large pink grapefruit, 2 small avacados, and more.

Yes, Vitamin-Boosted Salad with Black Quinoa, Fennel, Avocado, and Grapefruit 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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Vitamin-Boosted Salad with Black Quinoa, Fennel, Avocado, and Grapefruit

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