Salads
Winter Pomegranate Quinoa Salad
⏱ 30 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 cup of quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups of water
- 1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup of diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup of chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Steps
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and drain well
- In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice
- Add the cooked quinoa, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, parsley, mint, red bell pepper, and pecans to the bowl and toss to combine
- Season the salad 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
- Just before serving, toss the salad again and adjust the seasoning if needed
