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Smoky Almond-Orange Salad

Ready for a dish that’s citrusy, nutty, cheesy, and easy to make? You found it! This recipe is perfect when you want more than just the usual salad. It takes only 15 minutes to make, so give it a try tonight!

15 mins
  • 15min
    Prep time
  • 0min
    Cook time
  • 6
    Servings

Ingredients

Quinoa & Brown Rice
SEEDS OF CHANGE® Quinoa & Brown Rice
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  • 2 navel oranges
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 package (8.5 ounces) SEEDS OF CHANGE® Quinoa, Brown & Red Rice with Flaxseed
  • 1 package (6 ounces) baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped smoked almonds
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese

Directions

  1. Zest one orange and place in a medium bowl.
  2. Working over the bowl to collect orange juice, cut peel from both oranges. Slice oranges crosswise and set aside.
  3. Add shallot, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper to orange juice.
  4. Gradually whisk in oil.
  5. In large bowl, toss SEEDS OF CHANGE® Quinoa, Brown & Red Rice with Flaxseed with half the dressing.
  6. Toss spinach, green onion, almonds, cheese and orange slices with rice and remaining dressing. Serve immediately.

Servings: 6

Amount per Serving

  • Calories280

  • % Daily Value*

  • Total fat 17g26%

    Saturated fat 3.5g18%

    Trans fat 0g0%

  • Cholestrol N/AN/A

  • Sodium 480mg20%

  • Total Carbohydrates 27g9%

    Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

    Sugars 6g

  • Protein 6g

  • Vitamin AN/A

  • Vitamin CN/A

  • CalciumN/A

  • IronN/A