Quinoa Salad with Olives, Oranges and Almonds

Quinoa Salad with Olives, Oranges and Almonds

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained, halved
½ cup roasted almonds, chopped
2 oranges, zested, peeled and cut into segments
2 tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
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Directions
  1. In a small saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 cup water to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed (about 15 min.).
  3. Uncover; fluff with a fork. Set cooked quinoa aside; let cool.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°.
  5. Toss cauliflower with oil; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Spread cauliflower on a parchment-lined baking sheet; roast in oven until lightly browned and crispy (about 25 min.).
  7. Remove from oven; let cool to room temperature.
  8. In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa, roasted cauliflower, olives, almonds, orange zest, orange segments (with any juice), parsley and mint; season with salt and pepper.

Switch-Ups:

  • Try doubling the measures of parsley and mint. More greens, more good.
  • Amp up the nutrients in this Mediterranean mix by serving the salad on a bed of Romaine, arugula, butter lettuce or other darker green leafy favorite.
  • This salad can be served as a main dish by adding a protein-rich topper. Try salmon or other fish fillet, chicken or crumbled feta cheese.

Recipe and photo courtesy of FOODMatch.