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Winter Pomegranate Orange Quinoa Salad with Creamy Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing
A mouthwatering winter salad with quinoa, spinach, mandarine oranges, and crunchy pistachios. Topped with a creamy lemon greek yogurt dressing and feta cheese this makes one unforgettable salad!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
cooling time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 337 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 3 cups chopped baby spinach
- 2 cups drained canned mandarin oranges
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped pistachios
- ¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese
Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup uncooked quinoa according to the directions on the package. Once cooked, set it aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked and cooled quinoa, 3 cups chopped baby spinach, 2 cups drained canned mandarin oranges, and 1 cup pomegranate seeds to a large bowl and toss together lightly.
- Make the dressing by adding 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to a blender or food processor and blending until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle your preferred amount of dressing over the salad and toss together until evenly coated. Top with ¼ cup coarsely chopped pistachios and ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
287mg
(12%)
Potassium
508mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1902IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 287mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1902IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.