A Quinoa Salad with Orange and Pistachios is a great side dish for any time of the year. This salad is made with a mix of quinoa, Basmati rice, apricots, pistachios, orange juice and arugula leaves. It serves a crowd and is great for entertaining along side chicken or fish.
Cook the quinoa and rice in two separate saucepans of boiling water. Cover each and reduce heat to low. Cook the quinoa for about 15 minutes and the rice for about 20. Note, if you are using the red rice it will take longer to cook. Once cooked, spread them out on baking trays to cool off.
Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion, stir, cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stir occasionally. Leave to cool.
In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, garlic and remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add the quinoa, rice, apricots and pistachios and stir well. Pour over the dressing and stir well to combine. Stir in the arugula just before serving.
This salad is best served at room temperature. You can make it in advance, refrigerate and bring it to room temperature before serving.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Salad with Orange & Pistachios
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 292Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 360mg10%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 447IU9%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.