Healthy Recipe of the Week

Winter Opal® Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pomegranate Arils (divided)
• 4 ounce Goat Cheese (crumbled, divided)
• 1/2 cup Pistachios (crushed or chopped, divided)
• 2 cups Red Quinoa (cooked)
• 2 cups Beets (pickled or cooked, chopped)
• 2 cups Opal® Apples (corned, chopped)
• 2 cups Baby Spinach (chopped)
• Handful of Green Onions or Fresh Herbs (*optional)
• Dressing of Choice*

Directions

Reserve two (2) tablespoons each of the pomegranate arils and goat cheese and one (1) tablespoon of the pistachios. Set aside.

Place all of the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss. Garnish salad with reserved pomegranate arils, goat cheese, and pistachios. 

Serve immediately.

Yields: 4 servings 

*Recommended dressing is a store-bought Champagne vinaigrette, which pairs well with the salty-sweet crunchiness of the salad. A lighter alternative is a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic on top of the salad.

Reference

Costco Connection. (2021, December).