Quinoa Salad with Orange-Cumin Vinaigrette

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is considered a complete protein as it contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Quinoa Salad with Orange-Cumin Vinaigrette

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mixing Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Salads Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 medium Orange
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 bunch Fresh parsley
• 1 bunch Fresh mint
• 3 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine orange segments, sliced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
4. Add cooked quinoa to the large bowl and pour the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to combine.
5. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.