Name: Quinoa Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (about one lemon); 1 Tbsp. lemon zest; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 Tbsp. honey; 3 Tbsp. minced shallots (about one); 1/2 tsp. sea salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1 cup raw quinoa; 8 cups arugula, washed; 1/2 cup almonds, roasted and chopped

Description

This quinoa arugula salad recipe is bright, fresh and flavorful – perfect to make ahead for lunches or picnics.

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Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette:

2 Tbsp. lemon juice (about one lemon)
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. honey
3 Tbsp. minced shallots (about one)
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

For the Salad:

1 cup raw quinoa
8 cups arugula, washed
1/2 cup almonds, roasted and chopped

Instructions

Prepare quinoa as directed and let cool.
Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss quinoa, arugula, almonds and dressing together.

Notes

This salad is best made ahead of time to let the flavors deepen, and it’s great the next day.

Keywords: salad, whole grain, quinoa