
How To Make Cherry, Arugula, and Quinoa Salad
Start your day with a healthy yet filling meal with this delicious salad recipe filled with your favorite veggies, tossed with an easy balsamic vinaigrette.
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking:
Total: 20 minutes
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1tbspolive oil
- 1tbspbalsamic vinegar
- 1tspdijon mustard
- salt and pepperto taste
- dark cherriespitted and sliced in half
- goat cheese crumbles
- arugula
- cooked quinoa
Instructions
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Measure out one cup of quinoa, pour into a colander, and rinse the quinoa underwater for a minute. Pour the rinsed quinoa into a pot and add two cups of water.
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Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from heat, let sit for a few minutes, and fluff with a fork.
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Whisk together the dressing ingredients and toss with several handfuls of arugula. Add slightly warm quinoa, a good sprinkle of goat cheese, and cherries.
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 136.68kcal
- Fat:Â 13.67g
- Saturated Fat:Â 1.88g
- Trans Fat:Â 0.00g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 9.96g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 1.46g
- Carbohydrates:Â 3.08g
- Fiber:Â 0.23g
- Sugar:Â 2.44g
- Protein:Â 0.28g
- Sodium:Â 80.47mg
- Calcium:Â 8.08mg
- Potassium:Â 27.03mg
- Iron:Â 0.28mg
- Vitamin A: 0.28µg
- Vitamin C:Â 0.01mg
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