Quinoa and Citrus Salad

Name: Quinoa and Citrus Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon Great Value® plain salt; 2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained; 2 grapefruit, in wedges; 2 oranges, in wedges; 2 bell peppers, cut into small pieces; 1 cup edamame, cooked; 2 avocados; 1 cup pineapple, in cubes; 1/4 cups peanuts, toasted; 4 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted; 1 cup panela cheese, in cubes; 1/3 cups lime juice; 3 tablespoons Extra Special® butter honey; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 pinches Great Value® plain salt; 1 pinch pepper; 1 cup Extra Special Olive Oil®

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Start the year by eating healthy; this delicious quinoa and citrus salad is full of flavor and very healthy, accompanied by a delicious lemon vinaigrette. Quinoa is high in protein and a good source of amino acids.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 03-01-2017

Preparation

20 mins

Low

In a small pot over medium heat, bring the water to a boil, add salt and quinoa, and cook on low heat, covered, for 20 minutes. Cool down. In a medium bowl, mix the quinoa with the grapefruit wedges, orange, bell pepper, edamame, avocado, pineapple, peanuts, sesame seeds, and panela cheese. For the vinaigrette, mix the lemon juice with honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Emulsify with olive oil. Serve the salad with the lemon vinaigrette.

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