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Quinoa Arugula Salad

Priscilla Lawrence
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!
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 335 kcal

Equipment

  • fine mesh strainer to rinse quinoa
  • small pot to cook quinoa
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa cooled, about ¾ cup to 1 cup raw quinoa.
  • 3 cups arugula or more to taste
  • ½ cup edamame shelled
  • cup dried cranberries 50% less sugar or regular
  • cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 stalks green onion finely sliced, about 2 tablespoons
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper more or less to taste

For the Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Instructions
 

  • 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.
    Cooked quinoa in skillet.
  • While quinoa is cooking (or cooling), put together lemon dijon vinaigrette by adding all ingredients to small bowl and whisking until well incorporated.
    Picture of measuring cup with vinaigrette and whisk.
  • 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.
    Bowl with all ingredients of quinoa arugula salad before being tossed together.

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 622IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg
Keywords healthy salad, meal prep, nutritious
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