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Winter Pomegranate Orange Quinoa Salad with Creamy Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing

A mouthwatering winter salad with quinoa, spinach, mandarine oranges, and crunchy pistachios. Topped with a creamy lemon greek yogurt dressing and feta cheese this makes one unforgettable salad!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
cooling time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy lemon greek yogurt dressing, pomegranate orange quinoa salad recipe, winter pomegranate orange quinoa salad with creamy lemon greek yogurt dressing, winter pomegranate orange quinoa salad with creamy lemon greek yogurt dressing recipe, winter quinoa salad
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 1 blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 3 cups chopped baby spinach
  • 2 cups drained canned mandarin oranges
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped pistachios
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook 1 cup uncooked quinoa according to the directions on the package. Once cooked, set it aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Add the cooked and cooled quinoa, 3 cups chopped baby spinach, 2 cups drained canned mandarin oranges, and 1 cup pomegranate seeds to a large bowl and toss together lightly.
  • Make the dressing by adding 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to a blender or food processor and blending until smooth and creamy.
  • Drizzle your preferred amount of dressing over the salad and toss together until evenly coated. Top with ¼ cup coarsely chopped pistachios and ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1902IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg

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