This refreshing Pomegranate Citrus Quinoa Salad is colorful and will compliment any meal. Enjoy at room temperature or chilled.
Prep Time: 20 minutes – Cook Time: 15 minutes – Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

– 2 cups Chicken Stock
– 1 cup Rainbow Quinoa
– 1/2 cup Blood Orange Olive Oil
– 2 Tbsp Fresh Mint, chopped
– 2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro, chopped
– 2 Tbsp Fresh Basil, chopped
– 1/2 cup Arils from 1 Pomegranate
– 2 Oranges or 4 Tangerines, peeled and sliced
– 1/4 cup Almonds, chopped
Instructions:
  1. In a medium sized stock pot, bring 2 cups of chicken stock to boil and add the quinoa. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the water is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, mint, cilantro, basil, and sea salt. Pour the dressing over the cooled quinoa. Stir in the pomegranate arils, citrus fruit, and chopped almonds.
  3. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy at room temperature or cold.