Quinoa Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

5 from 4 votes

When you want a low-calorie but nutrient-dense meal in a very short time, Quinoa and Arugula Salad with LemonVinaigrette is one of the best salads! Plus, it makes a gluten-free meal sothat everyone at the table can enjoy

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword Arugula, Lemon, quinoa, salad, Vinaigrette

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Author Adalynn Ward

Servings persons

Calories 379kcal

Ingredients

For salad:

1 cup uncooked Quinoa
8 cups arugula
½ cup roasted and chopped almonds

For Vinaigrette:

3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp honey
1 finely chopped shallot
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Boil quinoa as per package instructions and allow it to cool.
Chop arugula as required.
In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Mix well. Throw in the boiled quinoa and arugula. Mix well and add chopped almonds as garnish.

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