Watermelon Quinoa Salad

15g protein · 25 min · 310 kcal

Watermelon Quinoa Salad

This watermelon quinoa salad is packed with nutritious veggies and filling quinoa that will keep you full for hours. Try making this during the summer when watermelon is in peak for a burst of flavor.

25 min4 servings310 kcal

Ingredients

  • low sodium vegetable broth 1.00 cup
  • quinoa 0.50 cup rinsed
  • arugula 5.00 oz baby arugula
  • watermelon 2.00 cup medium diced
  • avocado 1.00 medium diced
  • pumpkin seeds 0.25 cup salted pumpkin seeds
  • fresh mint 0.50 oz leaves torn
  • reduced-fat feta cheese 4.00 oz fat free feta cheese
  • lime 1.00 med zested and juiced
  • olive oil 1.50 tbsp
  • honey 1.00 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring broth to boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa and cover

  2. 2

    reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes

  3. 3

    or until broth is absorbed. Spread quinoa onto a large baking sheet pan into a thin layer to cool.

  4. 4

    Once the quinoa has cooled to room temperature

  5. 5

    arrange the arugula on a large serving platter. Top with quinoa

  6. 6

    watermelon

  7. 7

    avocado

  8. 8

    pumpkin seeds

  9. 9

    mint

  10. 10

    and feta.

  11. 11

    Combine the lime zest and juice

  12. 12

    oil

  13. 13

    and honey in a small bowl. Whisk to combine and drizzle the dressing over the salad. Add salt and pepper if desired.

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