Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Salad recipes category.

Citrus & Pistachio Quinoa Salad Recipe.

Ingredients:

1-1/3 cups water
2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
1 cup shelled pistachios, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 medium navel orange
2 TBSPs olive oil
1/2 TSP salt
Pinch pepper

Recipe Instructions:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil.
Add quinoa.
Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-14 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
Cool.

In a large bowl, combine romaine, beans, mandarin oranges, cucumber, pistachios, onion and cooled quinoa.
In a small bowl, finely grate zest from orange.
Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange and add to zest.
Whisk in oil, salt and pepper.
Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

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