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Vegan Orange and Raspberry Quinoa Salad

Published: March 25, 2016 | By: Kristina Stosek
Prep Time Prep Time 15 Minutes
Difficulty Difficulty Easy
Serves Serves 4
Vegan Orange and Raspberry Quinoa Salad
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This orange and raspberry vegan quinoa salad is packed with protein and flavoured with refreshing citrus and mint. Serve as a side with chicken or fish or enjoy this tasty salad as a snack

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
  • 2 oranges, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups raspberries (preferably organic)
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or cashews (optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped mint leaves
  • CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp. GF ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp. GF ground cloves
  • Zest of one lemon

    • Instructions

  • In a medium size bowl combine quinoa, oranges, raspberries, pecans and mint leaves
  • Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients and add to the bowl
  • Mix together, cover, and chill for two hours, to allow the quinoa absorb all the delicious flavours


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