Gluten free Superfood Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette combines ultra-healthy and flavorful ingredients in a light-yet-filling meal.
Superfood Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette combines ultra-healthy and flavorful ingredients like quinoa, pomegranate, citrus, avocado and beans, in a light-yet-filling meal, that’s bursting with satisfying flavors and textures. Eat by itself, or topped with shrimp or grilled chicken.
Gluten-free Superfood Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette combines ultra-healthy and flavorful ingredients in a light-yet-filling meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/3 cup red onion, minced
- 1 orange, peeled then segmented
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and pepper
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, ~2 lemons
- 2 garlic cloves, microplaned or finely minced
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
- salt and pepper
- 6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions then set aside to cool.
- For the Lemon Vinaigrette: combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid or bowl then shake or whisk to combine.
- Combine cooled quinoa with red onion, orange segments, avocado, beans, pomegranate arils, corn, cilantro, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Pour Lemon Vinaigrette over salad then stir to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add cooked shrimp on top for more staying power!
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 17g, Sodium: 140mg, Potassium: 658mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 196IU, Vitamin C: 31mg, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutritional values are estimates only. Please read our full nutrition information disclaimer.
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Make this every summer! The best!
I love to hear that, Sarah!! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
Made this for a potluck. My coworkers loved it!!
I included shrimp on top- butter garlic pan seared.
I bet feta on this would have been bomb
Awesome!! Thrilled to hear this, Faith! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
Been making this for years and we love it!
This is a long time favorite of ours too, Katie! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
Loved this recipe! Instead of an orange I like to use a chopped mango, and I add some crumbled cotija cheese on top.
That sounds fantastic, Beth! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!