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5 from 1 vote
This orange cherry quinoa salad is quick and easy, it requires little cooking. This salad is covered in a lemon poppy seed dressing is perfection.
Orange Cherry Quinoa Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Author: Cookingmaniac
Ingredients
  • Vinaigrette
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seed
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Salad
  • 6- ounce package baby spinach
  • 1 cup precooked quinoa
  • 1 cup fresh sweet cherries pitted and halved
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 1 -2 orange sliced thinly
  • 1 english cucumber sliced thinly
Instructions
  1. Take the vingarette ingredients and place in a jar with a lid. Shake vigorously until sauce becomes creamy.
  2. Combine the salad ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover salad with 1/2 the salad dressing. Add more or serve the dressing along with salad (keep your options wide open). Toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!