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Refreshing Orange Quinoa Salad

January 5, 2015 by Tiffany 4 Comments

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This delicious Orange Quinoa Salad is tossed with cranberries, orange segments, and pecan served with a freshly squeezed orange and mustard dressing. 

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This delicious Orange Quinoa Salad is tossed with cranberries, orange segments and Pecans served with a freshly squeezed orange and mustard dressing. Refres

Orange Quinoa Salad

Today is the first day of school after winter break. We ate this orange quinoa salad frequently. I enjoyed this last 2 weeks of vacation as much as my daughters did.

It’s refreshing to break out of our usual routine and enjoy our time together. We were lucky enough to travel North during our Holiday break and play with the snow.

This delicious Orange Quinoa Salad is tossed with cranberries, orange segments and Pecans served with a freshly squeezed orange and mustard dressing. Refres

This delicious Orange Quinoa Salad is served with pecans, cranberries, and crispy Edamame on top. It’s crunchy, colorful and refreshing. Since the Pot Pies are creamy and comforting, they pair perfectly with a sweet and crunchy salad. Click HERE for more Quinoa Recipes.

 

I hope you can try this delicious Orange Quinoa Salad at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

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Orange Quinoa Salad

Prep Time3 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time23 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Keyword: chicken salad recipes, cold meals, quinoa salad, quinoa salad ideas
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 747kcal

Ingredients

For Quinoa

  • 1 Cup Quinoa uncooked
  • 2 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock
  • 1 ts Salt
  • 1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1/4 Cup Pecans or Walnuts chopped
  • 1 pieces Orange chopped
  • Toasted Edamame for garnish optional

For Orange Dressing (you may end up using less than what the recipe calls for)

  • 1/2 Cup Orange Juice Fresh Squeezed
  • 1 Cup Olive Oil
  • 2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Teaspoons Sugar
  • Pinch of salt
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Instructions

For Quinoa

  • Bring the stock to a boil. Pour the quinoa and salt. Cover and cook on low heat until all the liquid has dried out (about 15 to 20 minutes)
  • Remove from heat and let it cool

For Dressing

  • Whisk in the orange juice, olive oil, sugar and mustard together. Add salt if needed

Assembly

  • Toss cooled Quinoa with orange slices, pecans and cranberries until combined. Add dressing little by little until desired flavor is achieved. You may not need to add the whole amount of vinaigrette. It depends on your taste preference. Garnish with toasted Edamame
  • Keep refrigerated

Nutrition

Calories: 747kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 41g | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg

 

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  1. Heather {Brie Brie Blooms} says

    January 7, 2015 at 10:36 am

    Such pretty photos of a very yummy looking salad! I never make my own quinoa dishes but this recipe has me inspired to give it a try. #client

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    • Tiffany says

      January 7, 2015 at 10:46 am

      Thanks so much Heather! it means a lot!

      Reply
  2. arlene says

    January 11, 2015 at 1:53 am

    What is quinoa and where is it found at the grocer? I would love to make it but never heard of it. Waiting on your reply

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      January 11, 2015 at 9:57 am

      Arlene is usually by the Organic Aisle or where the rice and grains are! Let me know if you find it

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