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Superfood Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Gluten-free Superfood Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette combines ultra-healthy and flavorful ingredients in a light-yet-filling meal.
Servings 5
Calories 392kcal
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
Instructions
- 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