Description
Orange Cranberry Quinoa Salad is a vibrant dish combining sweet citrus, tart cranberries, and crunchy nuts with a zesty dressing. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or light meals, this salad is nutritious, easy to prepare, and packed with bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (cooked and cooled)
- 1 large orange, segmented
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup fresh spinach or arugula
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon or orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa by rinsing it thoroughly and following the package instructions. Allow it to cool completely.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon or orange juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, toss together cooled quinoa, spinach or arugula, orange segments, dried cranberries, red onion, and chopped nuts.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly combined.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- To save time, prep the quinoa in advance.
- Swap pecans or walnuts with almonds, or use maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping dressing separate for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American