Quinoa Salad with Watercress, Oranges, Avocado, and Almonds, with Citrus Vinaigrette

Name: Quinoa Salad with Watercress, Oranges, Avocado, and Almonds, with Citrus Vinaigrette
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters sliced almonds; 1 avocado, peeled, cored and thinly sliced; 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 113 grams watercress, baby arugula or a blend; 2 Tbsps honey; 2 Tbsps fresh juice from about 2 limes; 4 servings Kosher salt; 6 Tbsps olive oil; 2 Tbsps freshly squeezed juice from 1 orange; 2 mediums oranges, cut into segments; 237 milliliters quinoa, rinsed; 59 milliliters thinly sliced red onion, soaked in water for 10 minutes

Quino It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up oranges, onion, honey, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the almonds you could follow this main course with the Fresh Cherry Clafouti with Almonds as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

Instructions

Bring 1-3/4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.

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Water

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Add the quinoa and reduce heat to low; cover and cook until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

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Quinoa

Whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, and honey.

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Orange Juice

Lime Juice

Honey

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Whisk

Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Cooking Oil

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Whisk

Toss quinoa with about 1/4 of the dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide amongst serving plates or place on a large serving platter. Toss greens, orange segments, avocado, onions, and almonds in a large bowl with just enough dressing to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stop quinoa with dressed greens and serve immediately.

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Orange Slices