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Quinoa Salad with Orange Cilantro Salad Dressing

Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Zevia Orange Soda
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • Quinoa Salad:
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • leafy greens optional
  • 1 orange cut into pieces (optional)
  • 1 grapefruit cut into pieces (optional)
  • 1 lime juice only
  • 1/2 avocado diced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese optional
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion optional

Instructions

  • To make dressing: In food processor, pulse orange soda, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, avocado and garlic until consistency is smooth.
  • To make quinoa salad: Cook quinoa according to package directions and let cool.
  • Once quinoa is cool, add to bowl with orange pieces, if desired; grapefruit pieces, if desired; lime juice; avocado, if desired; feta cheese, if desired; and diced onion, if desired. Top with orange cilantro salad dressing.
Keyword: healthy, salad, vegetarian