Zesty Grapefruit Quinoa Salad: A Bright and Refreshing Delight
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Grapefruit Quinoa Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the tangy flavor of grapefruit with the nutty texture of quinoa. It is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and crunchy, making it a delightful option for a light lunch or a healthy side dish.
This fresh spring side salad is simple yet beautiful to make. The bitterness of the grapefruit is combined with the honey mustard dressing to give it a lighter taste.
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Zesty Grapefruit Quinoa Salad
This spring salad is a versatile dish that you can customize to your liking. You can add other fruits, vegetables, or protein sources to create your unique variation. It is a great way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal that will surely please everyone.
What is quinoa?
Quinoa, a gluten-free grain, provides a good source of protein, fiber, and essential minerals. Grapefruit, on the other hand, is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. Combining these ingredients creates a nutrient-dense salad that is both delicious and beneficial for your health.
Ingredients
The full Grapefruit Quinoa Salad recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions is at the bottom of this post. You can save a tree and the recipe to your personal and private recipe box here on Call Me PMc. This way, you’ll never misplace it.
- cooked quinoa
- grapefruit, peeled and sliced
- greens of choice
- cherry tomato
- red onion
- chopped mint
- chopped almond
Honey Mustard Dressing
- honey
- Dijon mustard
- garlic clove, minced
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- Salt
- pepper
Simple Quinoa Salad Instructions
- Add all salad ingredients to a large salad bowl.
- Honey Mustard Dressing: Combine all ingredients. Pour onto the salad. Toss gently. Leave in the salad bowl or place on a large plate before serving.
- You can leave it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
Grapefruit Quinoa Salad Conclusion
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Zesty Grapefruit Quinoa Salad: A Bright and Refreshing Delight
Ingredients
- 2 cups (13.05 oz | 370 g) cooked quinoa
- 1 large grapefruit peeled and sliced
- 4 cups (7.05 oz | 200 g) green of choice
- ½ cup (2.64 oz | 75 g) cherry tomato
- 1 medium red onion or pickled red onions
- ¼ cup mint chopped
- ¼ cup (0.95 oz | 27 g) almond chopped
Honey Mustard Dressing
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 medium garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Add all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
- Honey Mustard Dressing: Combine all ingredients together. Pour onto the salad. Toss gently. Leave in the salad bowl or place on a large salad plate before serving.
- You can leave it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
- Enjoy!
- You can store any leftovers for 3 days in refrigerator
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.