Pomegranate Quinoa Salad

Fresh tasting, healthy salad, perfect for summer

Posted by Over The Apple Tree

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I came up with this cold pomegranate quinoa salad over the summer. I had just discovered quinoa and was experimenting with different ways to make it. Then I got a great deal on pomegranates but had no clue what to do with all of them! I combined the two and ended up with a crisp, fresh salad that can be used as a side dish or even combined with some diced, cooked chicken for a light meal.

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You Will Need (10 things)

  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1 ½ cup Water
  • 1 diced Cucumber
  • ½ Pomegranate
  • ¼ cup finely chopped Cilantro
  • 4 sliced Scallions
  • 1 shredded Carrot
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Steps (3 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Prepare quinoa according to directions on package...I boil 1 1/2 cups water, then add 1 cup quinoa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer till quinoa is tender. I place cooked quinoa in a bowl and cool in fridge.

  2. 2

    While quinoa is cooling, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Dice up the cucumber, remove pomegranate seeds from half a pomegranate, finely chop cilantro, chop scallions, peal 1 carrot and shred using a cheese grater.

  3. 3

    Toss all ingredients together then drizzle olive oil over top, Add salt and pepper to taste, toss together. Refrigerate.