Triple Berry And Arugula Salad With Quinoa And Walnuts Recipes

TRIPLE BERRY AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH QUINOA AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Add all the ingredients for the salad to a large bowl and toss gently to combine. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. Pour about half the dressing over the salad, tossing until well coated. Then taste and add additional dressing, if desired.
• I prefer to serve this salad immediately. But it can be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for several hours before serving, if necessary.

BERRY AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place blueberries, raspberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for vinaigrette to a blender. Blend for at least 1 minute.
• Keep the blender running and remove the air cap. Pour in olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Blend until vinaigrette is smooth and emulsified, 10 to 15 seconds.
• Combine lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper for salad in a large bowl; whisk until combined. Drizzle in olive oil while whisking rapidly until the mixture is smooth.
• Add arugula, all fresh berries, walnuts, and cranberries to the bowl; toss well to coat with lemon juice mixture.
• Divide salad among four serving bowls. Drizzle each with desired amount of vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

QUINOA AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bring water, quinoa, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool completely.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a small baking dish with foil.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika. Brush with olive oil and sear in the hot pan until grill marks appear, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into ½-inch cubes.
• Combine lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, and honey in a cup. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk rapidly until dressing is smooth.
• Combine arugula, quinoa, and chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH BERRY DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing, place 1/4 cup strawberries, vinegar, oil, honey and salt in a blender; cover and process until smooth., Roll goat cheese in pistachios; cut into eight slices. Divide the arugula among four salad plates; top each with blackberries, blueberries, jicama, remaining strawberries and two slices of goat cheese. Drizzle with dressing.

QUINOA, BEET, AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover pan and bring the water to a boil. Add beets, cover pan, and steam until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
• Bring quinoa and 2 cups water a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• While the quinoa is cooking, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
• Remove quinoa from heat, then immediately add half of the vinegar dressing while fluffing the quinoa with a fork; reserve remaining dressing. Cover and refrigerate quinoa until cool, at least 1 hour.
• Stir green onions, arugula, goat cheese, beets, and remaining dressing into cooled quinoa mixture. Toss lightly before serving.