Pomegranate Quinoa Salad

Pomegranate Quinoa Salad

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Prep Time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Servings

4

This delightful Pomegranate Quinoa Salad is as stunning as it is flavorful, and wonderfully simple to prepare. A perfect combination of textures and colors, it’s sure to impress anyone you share it with. Give it a try—your taste buds will thank you! ✨

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Pomegranate Quinoa Salad

This delightful Pomegranate Quinoa Salad is as stunning as it is flavorful, and wonderfully simple to prepare. A perfect combination of textures and colors, it’s sure to impress anyone you share it with. Give it a try—your taste buds will thank you! ✨
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Peoples
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • ½ cup red onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
  • ½ cup feta (vegan feta optional)

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp olive brine
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium pot, bring the vegetable broth and quinoa to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is fully cooked. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.While the quinoa is cooking, heat a small pan over medium heat and toast the pine nuts, stirring frequently until golden (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from the pan immediately to avoid overcooking.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, olive brine, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and pepper until well combined.In a large serving bowl, combine arugula, quinoa, pomegranate arils, red onion, golden raisins, pine nuts, and the dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated.Gently fold in the feta. Enjoy 🤍

Notes

Rinse quinoa before cooking for better texture, and use fresh or pre-packaged pomegranate seeds for convenience. Customize with feta, chickpeas, or herbs like mint for added flavor and crunch.

Pistachio Chicken Recipe FAQs

Can I use a different nut?

The sweet/salty flavor of the pistachios is what really makes this recipe great. I do not recommend using a different nut. If you want to make homemade chicken nuggets, try this recipe.

How do I know when my chicken is done?

I suggest using an instant read thermometer so you know when the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F and you can be sure they are fully cooked.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, this recipe is easily doubled or even tripled to serve a crowd.

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