Quinoa Arugula Salad With Goat Cheese

Fresh, packed with flavor and textures, this quinoa arugula salad is absolutely delicious. Tossed in a quick and easy homemade lemon Dijon vinaigrette, this nutritious salad is a must-try!

Why This Recipe Works

• This salad is very easy to put together! It requires minimal efforts, you'll just need to cook the quinoa, whisk the lemon Dijon vinaigrette, and toss all the ingredients together. The only chopping task is slicing the green onions.
• Not only is it delicious, it's vegetarian, filling and very satisfying. This healthy quinoa salad has a ton of flavor and a lot of different textures. You'll get peppery arugula, hearty quinoa, a whole grain high in protein and fiber, crunchy sunflower seeds and edamame, sweet cranberries, fresh green onions and creamy goat cheese. All tossed in a tangy, citrusy vinaigrette. Everything matches together beautifully, and every bite just keeps getting better and better.
• It's super versatile and customizable. You can use it as a main course, a side dish, an appetizer. Throw some grilled chicken or grilled steak on top of it for extra protein if you'd like. Switch the sunflower seeds for any nuts of your choice, or even the goat cheese for feta cheese if you prefer. It's also great for meal prep, I'd recommend keeping the dressing on the side if you'd like to do that to avoid the arugula from welting.

How To Make Quinoa Arugula Salad

• Start by cooking the quinoa. You'll want to let it cool down completely before putting the salad together. Follow the instructions of the package of quinoa you use, but it's the same as cooking rice. Rinse it, then cook it in water until all absorbed, before fluffing it with a fork.
• While the quinoa is cooking, or cooling down, whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients. It doesn't require any special equipment, no blending or anything.

• Everything else just needs to be measured out, except for the green onions, which do require a little knife work, you'll just want to slice them thinly.
• Assemble the quinoa arugula salad together, serve and enjoy!

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Tips And Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of quinoa should you use? Any kind will work! I used tricolor quinoa, but white, red or black would be just as delicious.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 4 days.
• If you make the salad in advance, save the dressing to the side until right before serving.