Quinoa Arugula Salad

This quinoa arugula salad is packed with peppery green arugula, nutty quinoa, toasted pine nuts, bright sun-dried tomatoes, and rich parmesan cheese… all tossed in a bright lemon and olive oil dressing. A fresh, flavourful salad that works as an easy elegant side or a light meal.

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Prep Time 15

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings

Ingredients

For the salad:

6 cups baby arugula loosely packed
3 cups cooked quinoa
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts toasted*
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan finely grated

For the dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Add the arugula, quinoa pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes to a large bowl and toss lightly.
In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Add in a big pinch of salt (at least 1/2 tsp) and some black pepper and whisk well.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
Add in the parmesan cheese and toss again.
Serve.

Notes

*you can sub in another nut or seed if you like… slivered almonds, chopped pecans, pepitas… all work well.