This Arugula quinoa salad is super easy and fast to make. A healthy salad that is perfect for lunch, meal prep or a great side salad for any meal! Loaded with flavor and protein from the fluffy quinoa, tossed with peppery arugula, creamy feta and a zesty and light lemon dressing.
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 4 cups (150g) arugula, washed and dried
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios, roasted and salted
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Rinse the quinoa well and cook according to the package instructions, optional is to boil it in vegetable broth instead of water for extra flavor. Let the quinoa cool to room temperature.
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In a small bowl, stir together all the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
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To a large salad bowl, add the cooked and cooled quinoa, arugula, red onion, crumbled feta cheese and chopped pistachios.
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Drizzle with the lemon dressing, gently toss to serve. Top with some extra pistachios if desired and season with more salt and pepper to taste.