Red Quinoa Salad with Oranges
- Total Time
- 0:23
- Prep
- 0:05
- Cook
- 0:18
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
A tangle of tempting textures and flavors best describes this unusual salad. Whole-grain gluten-free quinoa is the perfect foil for the slightly bitter radishes, juicy navel oranges, and salty feta. If you've not had radish tops, this is your chance—you'll love them!
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uncooked quinoa1 cup(s), red variety, rinsed
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orange(s)3 medium, navel variety
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fresh radish(es)4 large, with tops, halved and thinly sliced and tops torn
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low fat red wine vinaigrette salad dressing¼ cup(s)
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table salt½ tsp
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black pepper¼ tsp
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reduced-fat feta cheese6 Tbsp, crumbled
- Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, halve and squeeze juice from 1 orange (you should have about 1/3 cup). Pour into salad bowl. Cut sections from remaining 2 oranges and add to bowl.
- Add cooled quinoa, radishes and tops, vinaigrette, salt, and pepper to orange mixture and gently toss until mixed well. Sprinkle with feta.
- Per serving: about 1 cup