How to make fluffy quinoa?

To make fluffy quinoa, combine it with broth or water in a saucepan. Boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then let sit for an additional 10 minutes off heat. Place the cooked and cooled quinoa in the fridge for at least 6 hours before using it for a salad.

How much dressing to add to a quinoa salad?

This recipe contains the correct amount of dressing to ensure a fluffy and lovely quinoa salad, avoiding a mushy texture.

Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate and Avocado

QUINOA SALAD RECIPE

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This quinoa salad recipe with a crunchy mix of almonds, spinach, and healthy zesty ginger dressing is a great meal for lunch or dinner.

Author: Ashley
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 people 1x
Category: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Simple Ginger Dressing

1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper

Grains and Seeds

3 cups cooked and cooled quinoa

Fresh Produce

2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 medium English cucumber sliced into fourths, thin-sliced
1 large pomegranate, divided (majority in the salad, save a handful for garnish)
1/4 cup almonds, raw, unsalted
1 large avocado

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Instructions

Simple Ginger Dressing

In a small mixing bowl, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, ginger, salt and pepper. Whisk until fully incorporated.

Build the Salad

In a large bowl, add the quinoa, spinach, cucumbers, and ginger dressing. Mix and toss generously to fully coat the ingredients.
Add the pomegranate arils. Toss gently to combine ingredients

Serve

Serve quinoa salad with a garnish of chopped almonds, fresh sliced avocado, and pomegranate arils.

Notes

Recipe adapted by Food Swings, Jessica Seinfeld

Find it online: https://crave-worthy.com/quinoa-salad-recipe/