This Pomegranate Quinoa Salad combines citrus fruits and sweet pomegranate with creamy avocado and tangy feta cheese, all tossed with crisp salad greens and a homemade cranberry-pomegranate vinaigrette.
Servings : 4
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
For the Dressing
½cupcranberry juice
¼cuppomegranate juice
¼cuppomegranate seeds
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
½teaspoonred wine vinegar
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
For the Salad
½cupquinoa
1cupchicken broth or vegetable broth
½wedgeiceberg lettuce,shredded
2smalltangerines,segmented
1avocado,cubed
2radishes,thinly sliced
⅓cupcrumbled feta cheese
⅓cuppomegranate seeds
Instructions
For the Dressing
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, pomegranate seeds, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until completely combined.
For the Quinoa
Combine quinoa and chicken (or vegetable) broth in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes; remove from heat and let it cool.
For the Salad
Layer shredded lettuce on a large salad plate. Arrange the cooled quinoa over the top of the salad.
Add tangerine segments, chopped avocado, and sliced radishes. Sprinkle the top with feta cheese and pomegranate seeds.
Shake or mix the salad dressing very well and add desired amount to the salad.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.