I know, I am on the edge with posting this recipe, because the grapes season is coming to a close, but since there are still enough of these juice fruits available, and there is always next year, please read on.
Key Ingredients in This Recipe
You’ll find the complete list of ingredients and exact quantities in the recipe below.
- Quinoa – basically the color you want; I have used the multi-color version
- Spinach
- Red Grapes – white will do as well, but less colorful
- Cheese curds – you gotta have cheese. Alternatively you can use feta or goat cheese. I like the squeaky cheese in combination with the juice bombs (grapes)
- Pistachio nuts – or any other if you so prefer; pecan, walnuts, pine nuts, almonds
- Parsley
- Orange Dressing – orange juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, salt & pepper
How to Make Quinoa Salad with Grapes and Orange Dressing
- Step 1 – Cook the quinoa and set aside to cool. Check out this post to see how.
- Step 2 – make the dressing/vinaigrette by mixing white wine vinegar, orange zest, olive oil, orange juice, maple syrup and salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 3 – Combine spinach, quinoa, halved grapes, pistachio nuts, cheese curds, parsley and mix. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and salt & pepper to taste.
Your salad is ready – almost ready to eat. Last step is to transfer the salad to bowls or plates and sprinkle with the orange zest.
Quinoa Salad with Grapes and Orange Dressing
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa, any color you like
- 1 cup water, or vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup pistachio nuts, chopped
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese curds, chopped if needed
- 2 ounces baby spinach
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa. Bring the water to a boil in a small pan and add the quinoa. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Cook until the water is absorbed (10-15 minutes). Take off the heat and rest for approx. 5 minutes. Uncover the pan and fluff the quinoa gently. Transfer to bowl and cool.
- Make the dressing by mixing white wine vinegar, orange zest, olive oil, orange juice, maple syrup and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Combine spinach, quinoa, halved grapes, pistachio nuts, cheese curds, and parsley.
- Drizzle with the orange dressing, mix and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the salad to bowls or plate and sprinkle with the orange zest.
Nutrition
Calories: 683kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 219mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 19g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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