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Tangy Citrus Quinoa Salad

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Total: 10 min

Ingredients

Ingredients for 5 servings:

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped, raw spinach
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened or no added sugar)
  • 1/3 cup shaved almonds
  •  Dressing:
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
    • 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon
    • juice from 1 small orange (or mandarin)
  • sea salt & pepper to taste

Steps

Step 1

Add the ingredients for the salad to a large bowl. Toss everything together.

Step 2

In a small sauce bowl, mix together the ingredients for the light dressing.

Step 3

Add the dressing to the salad, then gently fold everything together. Season to taste with sea salt & pepper, and if desired, more/less orange juice and balsamic vinegar.

Step 4

Enjoy immediately or best serve chilled.