Description
Bright, colorful and nutrient packed, this super easy Quinoa Pomegranate Salad is the perfect dish to enjoy this fall. Serve it as a side, or make it a light lunch by adding your favorite protein!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 pomegranate, seeded ( about 1 cup pomegranate seeds)
- 6 scallions, sliced
- 2 Persian cucumbers, diced ( about 1 1/2 cups diced)
- 1 medium apple, diced ( about 1 cup diced)
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed quinoa, 1 1/3 cups of water, and salt in a medium saucepan with a tight lid fit and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed
- Once the quinoa is ready, fluff it up with a fork, put the lid back on, and let it sit for 10 minutes
- Combine the cooked quinoa and the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss well. Add the dressing and refrigerate until ready to serve
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 8.4
- Sodium: 199
- Fat: 5.2
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0