Winter Pomegranate Orange Quinoa Salad with Creamy Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing

Winter Pomegranate Orange Quinoa Salad with Creamy Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing

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A mouthwatering winter salad with quinoa, spinach, mandarine oranges, and crunchy pistachios. Topped with a creamy lemon greek yogurt dressing and feta cheese this makes one unforgettable salad!

Author: Alyssa

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked (I used tri-color)
• 3 cups spinach, chopped
• 2 cups mandarine oranges
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• ¼ cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing:
• juice from one fresh lemon
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let the quinoa cool for 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl combine quinoa, spinach, mandarine oranges, and pomegranate and lightly toss.
3. To make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk together the lemon, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic, greek yogurt, olive oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle desired amount on salad and toss. Top with pistachios and feta cheese.