Summer quinoa salad
9
Points®
Total time: 35 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
With fresh orange, parsley and tender quinoa, this summery salad is an absolute winner!
Ingredients
Red onion
½ medium, thinly sliced
Vinegar
1 tbs, (white vine)
Quinoa
200 g, (200g)
Fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 cup(s)
Fresh valencia orange
1 medium, segmented
Currants
¼ cup(s), (40g)
Reduced fat feta cheese
180 g, crumbled
Instructions
1
Combine onion and vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, place quinoa and 2 cups (500ml) cold water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 12–15 minutes or until liquid has absorbed and quinoa is tender and translucent. Transfer to a bowl. Cool for 5 minutes.
3
Add onion mixture, parsley, orange, currants and feta to quinoa. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to combine. Serve.
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