Salads
Tropical Pineapple Quinoa Salad
⏱ 25 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 1 cup mixed greens (arugula, spinach, lettuce)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Steps
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and cook according to package instructions with 2 cups of water.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced pineapple, red bell pepper, and cucumber.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, allow it to cool, then add it to the bowl with the mixed greens mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and honey to make a dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves on top and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!