Description
A simple and delicious Orange County-inspired dish perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of fresh oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup of diced red onion
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions. Let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the orange segments, cooked quinoa, cilantro, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe oranges for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like avocado or black beans.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: orange county food, quinoa salad, healthy salad, orange recipes