Sunshine Citrus Quinoa Salad

Name: Sunshine Citrus Quinoa Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/4 cup quinoa; 1/2 orange, peeled and segmented; 1/4 grapefruit, peeled and segmented; 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint; 1 tbsp toasted almonds, chopped; 1 tsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

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20 minTotal time

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280kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

1/4 cup quinoa
1/2 orange, peeled and segmented
1/4 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp toasted almonds, chopped
1 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

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A refreshing and vibrant salad that combines the zesty brightness of citrus with the nutty goodness of quinoa, perfect for a light and nutritious meal.

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Steps

Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
Cook quinoa in 1/2 cup boiling water for about 12 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Let quinoa cool slightly.
In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, orange segments, grapefruit segments, and chopped mint.
Drizzle olive oil over the salad and toss gently.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle toasted almonds on top before serving.