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Quinoa Salad with Arugula and Grapes

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November 8, 2018

We love whole-grain salads because they combine the comforting quality of grains with the refreshing quality of a salad. This one has both sweet and savory notes, and can be served as a side dish or light entrée.

Quinoa Salad with Arugula and Grapes

SERVES

8

PREP TIME

05 min

COOK TIME

20 min

Ingredients

1/2 cup/120 mL unseasoned rice vinegar

1/3 cup/80 mL organic neutral-flavored oil, such as grapeseed

1 tablespoon raw agave nectar

4 ½ cups/550 g cooked, cooled quinoa

2 cups/30 g baby arugula leaves

2 cups/300 g halved red or green grapes, or a combination

1/4 small red onion, sliced thinly

1/2 cup/70 g pine nuts, toasted

2 medium-size scallions, sliced thinly

Fine sea salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, and agave. Add the quinoa, stirring to thoroughly combine. Add the arugula, grapes, onion, pine nuts, and scallions.

Add salt and pepper to taste and serve chilled or room temperature.

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