
Recipe
Citrus Fennel Quinoa Salad
Fluffy quinoa with crisp fennel, orange segments, parsley, and toasted sunflower seeds. Dressing the warm grain helps it absorb citrus flavor.
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 18 minutes
- Total
- 33 minutes
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Fresh everyday cooking
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Rinse quinoa thoroughly, then cook according to its package and drain any excess water.
- 2
Whisk oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and 2 tablespoons orange juice.
- 3
Toss warm quinoa with half the dressing and spread it to cool.
- 4
Cut orange segments away from their membranes and toast the sunflower seeds.
- 5
Fold fennel, orange, parsley, seeds, and remaining dressing into the quinoa.
Cooking Tips
- Slice fennel very thinly for a crisp but tender bite.
- Spread cooked quinoa instead of leaving it in a hot mound.