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Quinoa Citrus Salad with Orange Dressing Recipe

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31 Aug

quinoa summer salad recipe

I don’t usually post recipes over the weekend since I know you’re probably maxin’ and relaxin’ away from the computer. But, I wanted to share this delicious, healthy recipe in case you need a dish to make for your Labor Day BBQ!

I thought this up while shopping the other day trying to find inspiration for a potluck dish. I was aiming for something light and summer-y. This is a great summer BBQ pick because it’s not mayo based so you can leave it on the table for a while – but I’m pretty sure it will disappear before that!

Quinoa Summer Salad with Orange Dressing

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable will work)
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup cranberries
  • optional: 2 cups chopped chicken

Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tb. olive oil
  • 1 Tb. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tb. orange zest
  • salt & pepper
  • 1-2Tb. honey or sugar

quinoa citrus salad recipe ingredients

Directions: Cook quinoa according to package directions in broth instead of water. Fluff when done.

While quinoa is cooking prepare dressing.

Mix: Orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic, orange zest, honey, salt & pepper. (I put 1 Tb. of chopped shallots in this batch, but it was too onion-y for some.)

quinoa citrus salad dressing

Combine quinoa, beans, onions, almonds & cranberries. Toss with dressing. Season with S&P to taste.

Optional: Add chicken to make this a main dish.

Enjoy!IMG_3285 (800x533)

Have a good, safe Labor Day weekend!

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  1. Mixwellness says

    2015-01-23 at 4:54 am

    mmm! This looks so delicious. I’ll definitely have to try it out this weekend! Gotta try my best to convince myself it’s still summer haha :). Think this would work better as a lunch or dinner option?

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  2. Oli says

    2014-10-13 at 9:07 am

    Wow Great looking recipe! Definitely on the list for next weekend!

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  3. Tina says

    2014-10-02 at 5:35 pm

    I just wanted to shared that I just made it for my lunch tomorrow and I had a mouthful of it and it taste delicious!!! Can’t wait to show off at work tomorrow!!!

    Reply
  4. Tom says

    2014-09-30 at 8:39 am

    A great idea for easy lunch. I always struggle while I am on a diet to eat eat healthy at work. I always end up at the corner deli :S

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  5. alice says

    2014-01-01 at 1:29 am

    healthy and nutritious..simply amazing and easy to make..:)

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  6. Rita Brooks says

    2013-11-06 at 5:12 am

    I made this salad for lunch recently, it’s delicious!

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2013-11-06 at 5:45 am

      Glad you liked it!

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  7. Luv2Run says

    2013-09-09 at 5:19 pm

    Made it for dinner tonight with the added chicken. Thanks for a sharing!! It was FANTASTIC!!

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  8. Christopher says

    2013-09-02 at 12:37 pm

    Thanks Monica! Looks tasty:)

    Reply
  9. Rosalie says

    2013-09-02 at 10:23 am

    I love quinoa salads! mm

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  10. Mari @ Living with Purpose says

    2013-09-02 at 7:19 am

    Wow, this looks really good! I an always looking for a new recipe for quinoa. Thanks for posting!

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  11. Milly says

    2013-09-01 at 11:47 pm

    This recipe looks great, it’s great for an appetizer in a 3 course meal. I know on special occasions with family relatives coming over I make huge dinners and this would be a great addition to my cook book!

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  12. Sasha says

    2013-09-01 at 10:28 pm

    That recipe looks delicious! I’ve been looking for new salads to try out and this one seems pretty unique, so I want to try it out.

    Reply
  13. Ashley says

    2013-09-01 at 8:21 pm

    I totally saw the ecard wrong, which made it seem wildly inappropriate before I had a double take.
    Not that I was disappointed or anything when it was less appropriate! 🙂 Happy Labor Day!

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  14. Tammy R. says

    2013-09-01 at 9:59 am

    Sounds yummy. I will have to try. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Jackie says

    2013-09-01 at 6:10 am

    Yum!!!!

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  16. Annie @ my fuel and fitness diaries says

    2013-09-01 at 4:44 am

    What a fun “end of the summer” salad! Im weird and dont like beans, but I think this would be super fun with chicken…or even better shrimp! Thanks for sharing something so simple and fun. Ive been in a major kick recently for cooking with citrus.

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  17. Tartanjogger @tartanjogger.wordpress.com says

    2013-09-01 at 1:18 am

    That looks delicious! I’ll definitely give it a go. Yum!

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  18. Katie M says

    2013-08-31 at 9:54 pm

    Delish!

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  19. Liz @ The Girl on Fire Now says

    2013-08-31 at 7:35 pm

    I love fruit dressings! I will definitely have to make that soon 🙂

    Reply
  20. Jessica @ From the Kitchen to the Road says

    2013-08-31 at 6:57 pm

    This is perfect! I’m going to a picnic tomorrow and was trying to think of something to bring.

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  21. Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says

    2013-08-31 at 6:48 pm

    Ooh I like fruit in salads. Looks good!

    Reply

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