Quinoa Salad with Grapefruit, Avocado, and Arugula

Description

Intriguing combination of quinoa, arugula, dried cranberries, avocado and grapefruit with a spicy dressing make this a snazzy side dish or lovely summer lunch main dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 4 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced serrano pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • ¼ cup minced cilantro
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • ½ cup arugula
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups baby arugula leaves, washed and dried
  • 1 avocado – peeled, pitted and diced
  • ½ grapefruit, peeled and sectioned

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 4

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