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Quinoa Salad with Citrus Dressing

KitchenAid Chef

Serving
4

Ingredients

1 medium orange peeled, pith removed, segmented, and cut into pieces

2 1/8″ slices red onion, cut into half moons, plus more to taste

1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

1/2 cup firmly packed roughly chopped cilantro leaves

1 cup cubed English cucumber (skin on)

1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 cups cooked tri-color quinoa

4 cups firmly packed arugula

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3/4 teaspoon ground coriander

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

3/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 garlic clove, peeled

1 1/2 teaspoons wheat-free tamari

1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Step by step

  1. Place all your dressing ingredients into the blender jar of the KitchenAid® Pro Line® Series Blender. Secure the lid and blend on Speed 10 for about 20 seconds until well combined. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, add your salad ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine, and serve immediately.