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!
Place quinoa in fine mesh strainer, rinse under cold running water, then cook per package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with fork and let it cool down completely.
While quinoa is cooking (or cooling), put together lemon dijon vinaigrette by adding all ingredients to small bowl and whisking until well incorporated.
In large bowl, add arugula, cooled quinoa, edamame, dried cranberries, goat cheese crumbles, sliced green onions and sunflower seeds together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, pour vinaigrette over, then toss until well coated. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Quinoa: I used tricolor quinoa for this recipe, but you can use any quinoa of your choice, such as white or red.
*The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.