Quinoa, Beet, and Arugula Salad

This quinoa beet salad with arugula has the perfect combination of textures and flavors. The arugula has a rich peppery taste which goes well with the slightly nutty flavor of the quinoa.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 35 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

½ pound beets, peeled and sliced
2 cups water
1 cup red quinoa
½ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
3 ounces arugula, chopped
2 green onions, sliced

Directions

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer; cover pan and bring water to a boil. Add beets, cover pan, and steam until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
Place 2 cups water and quinoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
Remove quinoa from heat, then immediately add 1/2 of the vinegar dressing while fluffing quinoa with a fork; reserve remaining dressing. Cover and refrigerate quinoa until cool, at least 1 hour.
Stir goats cheese, arugula, green onions, beets, and remaining dressing into cooled quinoa mixture. Toss lightly before serving.

Editor's Note:

Please note the differences in ingredient amounts when using the magazine version of this recipe as well as differences in time for chilling.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

379	Calories
27g	Fat
26g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 379
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	34%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 19mg	6%
Sodium 552mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g	20%
Vitamin C 5mg	6%
Calcium 107mg	8%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 251mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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