Quinoa Salad with Cherries and Pistachios
Here’s a great summer salad that combines quinoa with the sweetness of cherries and the crunch of pistachios dressed in a lemony vinaigrette. It’s light, healthy, and full of flavor, Enjoy!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
LEMON VINAIGRETTE:
- 2 T. olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
SALAD:
- 1 c. uncooked quinoa rinsed
- 2 c. vegetable broth
- 2 c. pitted and halved fresh cherries
- 1 c. chopped Kirby cucumbers sliced and halved
- 1/2 c. scallions
- 1/3 c. roughly chopped pistachios
- 2 handfuls arugula
- 1/4 c. chopped parsley
- 1/4 c. chopped mint optional
Instructions
- LEMON VINAIGRETTE: In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- SALAD: Add the quinoa and broth to a pot and bring to a boil. Stir, cover, reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes or until the broth is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- When the quinoa is cooled, add all the components to a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette and toss to combine, Enjoy!
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