Winter Pomegranate Orange Quinoa Salad with Creamy Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing

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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

Cook Time15

cooling time10

Total Time40

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: 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.

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