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quinoa arugula salad on a white plate on a blue cloth with a spoon on it.
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Quinoa Arugula Salad

This quinoa arugula salad combines quinoa, fresh fruit, lots of herbs and a simple honey dressing. A flavourful light lunch for picnics or bbq season!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 399kcal
Author: Claire

Ingredients

For the salad

  • ½ cup quinoa dry weight
  • 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
  • large handful arugula
  • 2 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves diced

For the dressing

  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar add more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey add more to taste
  • ½ garlic clove minced or finely diced
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper optional

Instructions

  • Cook the quinoa according to packet instructions, adding the dried herbs to the pan. Set aside to cool.
  • Make the salad dressing by combining the ingredients in a bowl or jar and stirring thoroughly. Do a taste test, and add more oil or vinegar to your personal preference.
  • Once cooled, fluff up the quinoa with a fork. Add to a bowl along with the other ingredients. Drizzle over the dressing. Spoon onto your serving plate.

Notes

  • Fluff up the quinoa once cooled, before combining with the other ingredients.
  • If you don't have pomegranate seeds to hand, then a handful of halved blueberries will give a lovely little burst of sweetness.
  • Adjust the dressing to taste preference.
  • For a different dressing that would work really nicely, there is my tahini dressing. And for even more pomegranate goodness, the pomegranate vinaigrette is a great option.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
All ingredients score a '0' on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • arugula isn't rated on the SIGHI list.
  • apple cider vinegar, which scores '1'. If you prefer, white distilled vinegar scores 0 on SIGHI.
  • garlic, which scores 1.
  • black pepper, which scores 2, although it states that small amounts are tolerated. This can be omitted if you prefer.
  • check the ingredients for the dried herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg