Zesty citrus, creamy avocado, and quinoa create a vibrant, nourishing bowl perfect for any meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Quinoa Base
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Citrus & Avocado
04 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
05 - 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented
06 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
07 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
→ Fresh Greens & Herbs
09 - 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
11 - 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
→ Dressing
12 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
15 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Bring quinoa, water, and sea salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly.
02 - Peel and segment the orange and grapefruit, removing seeds and membranes.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and sea salt in a small bowl.
04 - In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, spinach or arugula, sliced red onion, cilantro, and mint. Drizzle with half of the dressing and toss gently to mix.
05 - Fold in citrus segments, diced avocado, and pomegranate seeds. Toss gently again, adding remaining dressing as desired.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if preferred.
