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Quinoa, Orange & Blueberry Breakfast Salad with Almonds
- 20 min
- 2–6 servings
- 425 kcal / serving
A bright quinoa-based breakfast salad with spinach, orange, blueberries, and almonds. The citrus-dressed greens come together quickly for a wholesome weekday meal.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cupalmonds, sliced
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ½ (6 oz) pkgblueberries
- 1orange
- ½ cupquinoa
- oranges
From the pantry: balsamic vinegar, black pepper, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, pure maple syrup, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · cutting board · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · small saucepan · stirring spoon · whisk or fork
Directions
- 1. Rinse the quinoa and combine it with water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it stand, still covered, for 5 minutes.
- 2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- 3. Rinse and dry the spinach and blueberries; peel the orange and cut the segments into wedges.
- 4. On each plate, divide the cooked quinoa and spinach.
- 5. Top with orange wedges.
- 6. Scatter the blueberries and sliced almonds over the greens.
- 7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season lightly if desired.
- 8. Serve right away and enjoy.
Two tips
- Make-ahead: cook the quinoa and wash the berries the day before for faster assembly.
- Serving idea: swap in walnuts or other nuts you have on hand for a different crunch.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 425 kcal
- Protein
- 11 g
- Carbs
- 49 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
- Sodium
- 34 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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