Zesty and Refreshing: Citrus Quinoa Salad Recipe

Today’s Culinary Delight: Citrus Infused Quinoa Salad

Greetings, foodies! Today, I am excited to share a refreshing and flavorful recipe for Citrus Infused Quinoa Salad. This dish is perfect for warm summer days when you crave something light yet satisfying. The combination of zesty citrus flavors and nutty quinoa creates a delightful harmony that will leave you wanting more.

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• quinoa (200g)
• orange (1)
• lemon (1)
• cucumber (1)
• avocado (1)
• mint leaves (a handful)
• olive oil (30ml)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)

To prepare this dish, you will need the following kitchen tools:

• saucepan
• citrus juicer
• knife
• cutting board
• mixing bowl
• spoon

Start by cooking the quinoa according to the package instructions. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool. In the meantime, peel the orange and lemon, removing the pith, and cut them into segments. Dice the cucumber and avocado into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the mint leaves.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, orange segments, lemon segments, diced cucumber, diced avocado, and chopped mint leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the Citrus Infused Quinoa Salad chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together. This dish weighs approximately 800g in total, and it makes 4 servings. Each serving is around 200g. An average serving of this salad contains approximately 250 calories.

One unique tip for this recipe is to let the salad marinate in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving. This will enhance the flavors and create an even more delicious taste experience.

I hope you enjoy this Citrus Infused Quinoa Salad as much as I do! Feel free to customize it by adding your favorite ingredients or adjusting the seasoning to suit your taste. Happy cooking!