How to Make Quinoa Salad with Grapefruit, Avocado, and Arugula - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a refreshing and nutritious salad that is both filling and delicious, look no further than this Quinoa Salad with Grapefruit, Avocado, and Arugula. This recipe is a perfect combination of flavors and textures that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

Quinoa is a versatile and nutritious whole grain that is packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. It’s perfect as a base for salads, providing a hearty and wholesome foundation for a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 4 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced serrano pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • ¼ cup minced cilantro
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • ½ cup arugula
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups baby arugula leaves, washed and dried
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
  • ½ grapefruit, peeled and sectioned

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the quinoa until it has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat, rinse and drain in a fine mesh strainer. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add salt, and slowly add toasted quinoa. Cook until tender and the outer rings appear on the grains, 15 to 20 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh colander. Place in a large bowl to cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine cranberries, lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, serrano pepper, mint, cilantro, shallot, and arugula. Stir into the cooled quinoa and add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Place 1 cup of baby arugula on each salad plate. Top with quinoa mixture, avocado, and grapefruit.
  • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 168mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 94mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 696mg