Zesty Arugula Quinoa Salad
This Arugula Quinoa Salad combines the nutty flavor of quinoa with the peppery flavor of arugula for a healthy gluten-free side dish or main.
Servings 6 -8
Calories 412kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa rinsed
- 2 ¼ - 2 ⅔ cups water or vegetable broth for cooking quinoa
- ½ pound green beans ends trimmed and chopped into 1 inch pieces
- ¼ large red onion sliced very thinly
- ½ cup dried sweetened cranberries or fresh chopped strawberries
- 1 cup whole roasted almonds roughly chopped
- 4 cups fresh arugula plus more as desired
Dressing
- 1 medium lemon zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Quinoa: Make the quinoa by any method you like and allow to cool before combining with the salad ingredients. Instant Pot: I use the instant pot by adding quinoa and 2 ¼ cups of vegetable broth to the pot. Then stir to prevent sticking and set for 3 minutes on high pressure. When finished cooking, allow the steam to release naturally for 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure and fluffing the quinoa with a fork. Stove top: Add quinoa and 2 ⅔ cups of water or broth to a medium saucepan. Bring the liquid to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then fluff with a fork and allow to cool, partially covered.
- Dressing: Mix the dressing ingredients together in a jar by whisking or covering the jar with a tight lid and shaking.
- Assemble: In a large bowl or pot, combine all salad ingredients. Pour the dressing over and mix gently. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Store this quinoa salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 587IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 4mg