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- Quinoa<\/strong> \u2013 light and nutty, the base of the salad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Red onion<\/strong> \u2013 mild, slightly sweet and colourful<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Organic orange<\/strong> \u2013 zest and juice add freshness; a juicy navel, Valencia or even a Cara Cara orange are especially good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Radicchio<\/strong> \u2013 crisp, slightly bitter and full of character<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fresh herbs<\/strong> \u2013 mint and flat-leaf parsley for a fresh finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dried cranberries<\/strong> \u2013 lightly sweet and ideally naturally sweetened<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Almonds<\/strong> \u2013 flaked or slivered, for crunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Leafy greens<\/strong> \u2013 arugula, lamb\u2019s lettuce or a mesclun mix<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Orange dressing<\/strong> \u2013 olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange juice, garlic, salt and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nQuinoa Salad with Orange & Fresh Herbs \u2013 So Easy to Make<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This quinoa salad with orange and herbs comes together in no time at all! There are just three simple steps to a fresh, feel-good meal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Cook the quinoa<\/strong>: Simmer the quinoa in water until tender and fluffy. It doesn\u2019t take long and makes the perfect base for the salad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mix the dressing<\/strong>: Stir all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl, then season to taste with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Assemble the salad<\/strong>: Toss the warm or cooled quinoa with the dressing, then gently fold in the remaining ingredients. Finish with a sprinkle of toasted almonds and you\u2019re done!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll find the exact ingredients and quantities in the printable recipe card below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhy You\u2019ll Love This Fresh Orange & Herb Quinoa Salad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Healthy eating doesn\u2019t have to be complicated, and this quinoa salad with orange, mint, parsley and almonds is proof of that. Fresh, vibrant ingredients come together in a way that tastes great and feels both nourishing and genuinely satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plus this quinoa salad recipe is also wonderfully flexible. You can easily swap the quinoa for couscous if that\u2019s what you have on hand, and despite its fresh, layered flavours, this salad comes together in an easygoing 35 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for anyone who wants wholesome cooking without spending hours in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re in the mood to explore more quinoa salads, you might also enjoy one of these easy and delicious quinoa salad recipes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Moroccan-style Quinoa Salad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Quinoa Salad with Za\u2019atar, Herbs & Pistachio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mediterranean Quinoa Salad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Quinoa Salad with Roasted Eggplant and Cherry Tomatoes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
All of them are full of flavour, simple to prepare and perfect for adding a little extra variety to your weekly meal rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n
- Quinoa Salad with Za\u2019atar, Herbs & Pistachio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mix the dressing<\/strong>: Stir all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl, then season to taste with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Red onion<\/strong> \u2013 mild, slightly sweet and colourful<\/li>\n\n\n\n