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Quinoa Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado

Peppery arugula, sweet-tart grapefruit, and creamy avocado top this satisfying grain salad that makes a perfect lunch or light dinner.

Serves 4
Ready in 22 mins
Prep time 7 mins
Cooking time 15 mins
357 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 cup dry quinoa
> 1 red grapefruit
> 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
> 2 tbsp lime juice
> 1/2 tsp sugar
> 3 tbsp olive oil
> 1 ripe avocado
> 6 cups arugula
> 1/4 cup roasted, salted sunflower seeds

Steps

1
Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Let cool slightly.
2
Meanwhile, with sharp paring knife, cut away all the peel from the grapefruit. Over a medium bowl, cut segments from between membranes. Squeeze any juice from leftover grapefruit pulp into a large bowl.
3
To grapefruit juice in large bowl, add the vinegar, lime juice, sugar, and oil. Whisk until well combined. Pit, peel, and thinly slice the avocado.
4
Add cooked quinoa to bowl with vinaigrette and toss until well combined. Add the arugula and toss. Season with salt to taste. Transfer quinoa mixture to a large serving platter. Arrange grapefruit and avocado slices on top. Garnish with the sunflower seeds.

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