Quinoa Salad With Grapefruit, Avocado, And Arugula
I threw together this salad to sate a craving for watermelon and because i was looking for something that was both sweet and savory to serve alongside some summer lobsters.
Recipe Summary Quinoa Salad With Grapefruit, Avocado, And Arugula
Intriguing combination of quinoa, arugula, dried cranberries, avocado and grapefruit with a spicy dressing make this a snazzy side dish or lovely summer lunch main dish.
Ingredients | Arugula Salad Recipes With Watermelon1 cup quinoa4 cups water¼ teaspoon salt¼ cup dried cranberries¼ cup fresh lime juice¼ cup olive oil2 teaspoons honey2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon minced serrano pepper¼ cup chopped fresh mint¼ cup minced cilantro1 shallot, minced½ cup arugula1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste4 cups baby arugula leaves, washed and dried1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced½ grapefruit, peeled and sectionedDirectionsIn a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the quinoa until it has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat, rinse and drain in a fine mesh strainer. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add salt, and slowly add toasted quinoa. Cook until tender and the outer rings appear on the grains, 15 to 20 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh colander. Place in a large bowl to cool.In a small bowl, combine cranberries, lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, serrano pepper, mint, cilantro, shallot, and arugula. Stir into the cooled quinoa and add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Place 1 cup of baby arugula on each salad plate. Top with quinoa mixture, avocado, and grapefruit.Info | Arugula Salad Recipes With Watermelonprep:
15 mins
cook:
20 mins
additional:
25 mins
total:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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