Citrus-Pomegranate Quinoa Salad

By Gerry

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 medium orange)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 medium juicy lemon)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1/2 medium juicy lime)
• 2-3 teaspoons sugar, honey, agave, or Splenda (just add it to taste)
• 2 tablespoons pure olive oil
• 1/2 heaping teaspoon kosher salt
• A few cracks of freshly ground black pepper
• 1 clove minced garlic

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.

Combine diced cucumber, minced onion, chopped cilantro, pomegranate seeds, and drained and rinsed beans in a large salad bowl. Toss with quinoa. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss to combine, then chill until ready to serve. Before serving, add diced avocado and eat immediately. Makes 6-8 main dish servings and 10-12 side dish servings.