Ingredients
For the salad:
1 cup (250 ml) dry quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 cup (250 ml) water
½ cup (125 ml) orange juice
4 cups (1 L) coarsely chopped arugula
1 can (540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 orances, diced
½ cup (125 ml) Patience Fruit & Co Whole & Juicy dried cranberries
Chopped pecans (optional)
For the dressing:
¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
2 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
¼ cup (60 ml) finely chopped fresh mint
The zest of an orange
Cooking time 15 min Portions 4
In just a few minutes, you can whip up a delicious quinoa salad that’s perfect to eat on the go! The following quick and easy salad is great fuel for an outdoor workout. If you’re a food lover who’s constantly on the go, this is the recipe for you!
Ingredients
For the salad:
1 cup (250 ml) dry quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 cup (250 ml) water
½ cup (125 ml) orange juice
4 cups (1 L) coarsely chopped arugula
1 can (540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 orances, diced
½ cup (125 ml) Patience Fruit & Co Whole & Juicy dried cranberries
Chopped pecans (optional)
For the dressing:
¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
2 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
¼ cup (60 ml) finely chopped fresh mint
The zest of an orange
Print ShareSteps
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Bring quinoa, water and orange juice to a boil. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool.
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Meanwhile, combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
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In a salad bowl, mix quinoa, chickpeas, diced oranges and cranberries..
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Top with dressing and pecans, if desired.
Recommendations
If you’re not a fan of chickpeas’ texture, roast them in the oven with a bit of olive oil and add them to the salad at the very last minute. Their texture will be crunchy and irresistible!
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Moi d'abord
Moi d'abord is a duo made up of nutritionist Laurie Baron and kinesiologist Valérie Chouinard-Audette. Their objective is to make living a healthy lifestyle an easy task for all. It's all about having fun, living a balanced life and using common sense!
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