American•healthy
Citrus Mint Quinoa Salad with Cherries and Arugula
A refreshing quinoa salad with mandarin oranges, sweet cherries, slivered almonds, fresh mint and peppery arugula tossed in a citrus maple dressing. Light, nutritious and incredibly simple!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 cup fresh mandarin orange slices + juice of 2 mandarin oranges
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/4 cup slivered almond
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped mint
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for ~15 minutes or until all water is absorbed and quinoa can be fluffed with a fork.
- 2
Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and add orange slices, cherries, arugula, almonds and mint. Toss to combine.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, maple syrup, oil and salt. Pour dressing over quinoa salad and toss to combine. Serve!