How to Make 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.
10 min prep time
15 min cook time
4servings
2 cups salad (½ cup quinoa per serving)
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Bring broth to boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa and cover, reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes, or until broth is absorbed. Spread quinoa onto a large baking sheet pan into a thin layer to cool.
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Once the quinoa has cooled to room temperature, arrange the arugula on a large serving platter. Top with quinoa, watermelon, avocado, pumpkin seeds, mint, and feta.
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Combine the lime zest and juice, oil, and honey in a small bowl. Whisk to combine and drizzle the dressing over the salad. Add salt and pepper if desired.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
2 cups salad (½ cup quinoa per serving)
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Amount per serving
Calories
310
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
16g
21%-
Saturated Fat
2g
10% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
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Cholesterol
5mg
2% -
Sodium
340mg
15% -
Total Carbohydrate
31g
11%-
Dietary Fiber
5g
18% -
Total Sugars
8g
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Added Sugars
2g
4%
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Dietary Fiber
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Protein
15g
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Potassium
606mg
13%
Ingredients
low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup
quinoa (rinsed)
1/2 cup
baby arugula
5 oz
watermelon (medium diced)
2 cup
avocado (medium diced)
1
salted pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup
fresh mint (leaves torn)
1/2 oz
fat free feta cheese
4 oz
lime (zested and juiced)
1 med
olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp
honey
1 tsp