This Orange Quinoa salad is so easy to put together. The citrus fennel salad stores well and the flavors are very fresh. It makes a perfect picnic salad because it transports easily and you don't have to worry about it spoiling like some other type picnic foods.
The fennel gives the salad a nice crunch and the anise taste of the fennel with the sweet citrus of the orange makes this side a good accompaniment for the pork that we are serving. . . .
. . .but it would go just as well with chicken or fish.
This salad comes together very quickly!
What you need for Orange Quinoa Salad
Basically, all the Orange Quinoa Salad needs is:
- a peeled orange
- scallions
- a fennel bulb
- some goat cheese
- and of course the quinoa.
The rest of the ingredients are also very simple:
- extra virgin olive oil
- orange juice
- salt
- and pepper
No fancy ingredients to go out and purchase. You can store this in the fridge for several days and it keeps nicely.
Now, for my Honey, a salad and meat are not quite enough. I am including the picture of his meal that night.
We had sautéed spinach with porcini mushrooms -- that red stuff you see on top of the spinach is his hot sauce. I did tell you that he likes his food hot. He has a habit of slathering most of his food with our hot sauce. That post will be at a later date.
Thank goodness he didn't put the hot sauce on the Orange Quinoa Salad.
Yes, you do see a regular salad. What can I say he likes a regular salad plus his veggies every night. ????
This salad is terrific any time of year. Be sure to try it out!
Tutti a tavola è pronto!
Un caro saluto e alla prossima.
📖 Recipe
Orange Quinoa Salad { Insalata di Quinoa con Arancia}
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 ⅔ cup chicken broth
- 1 bunch chopped scallions green onions
- 1 sliced fennel bulb save the green fronds
- 1 orange -- peeled and cut into segments
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup orange juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- crumbled goat cheese or if you prefer-- feta
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in simmering broth, covered, about 15 minutes, let cool.
- Toss with chopped scallions, the sliced fennel bulb, the segments from the orange.
- Mix the olive oil, orange juice, salt and pepper together in a small measuring cup then add it to the salad and mix thoroughly. Let rest about an hour so that the flavors can meld.
- Top with fennel fronds and the crumbled goat cheese.
Notes
- I removed the white membrane on the orange with my very sharp zester/peeler and then I cut the orange into segments.
Nutrition
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Denay DeGuzman
This looks like such a delicious salad with gorgeous texture. Perfect as a Thanksgiving side dish.
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Denay! It is so good - could also be a light lunch.
Camilla Hawkins
Love this light citrusy salad, perfect antidote to the comfort eating that takes place at this time of year!
April
It is so easy to make! I like how thei orange quinoa looks, too. And you are right - the flavors are so fresh for a fun getaway!
Dianna
I really enjoy quinoa salads. The quinoa is so good for the body. This salad sounds delicious!
Eileen Kelly
This quinoa salad is perfect! I love the orange dressing and adding fennel is my new favorite addition to salads too! I love that your honey needs some more on his plate. My hubs would be with him but for me, the orange quinoa salad I could eat all by myself! My daughter is a huge quinoa girl and she's trying to master cooking. This will be a great one for me to make with her this weekend
Karyl Henry
I'm loving the simplicity of this salad. I've never tried citrus in quinoa before, but it sounds wonderful. I'll definitely be giving this recipe a try
Veena Azmanov
I Love quinoa very much but i don't make it as often as I should. This looks so wholesome and hearty. So easy to make too. I can't wait to try soon.
Kylee from Kylee Cooks
You got some gorgeous shots of this yummy, healthy salad! I love using quinoa, it's so good!
Catherine
Oh Marisa this sounds like a wonderful salad especially as a side on the holiday tablescape. I love fennel and since I always have it for the holidays, I must give this insalata a try. I know it would pair beautifully with the spread. XO
Marisa Franca
Hi, Catherine!! I bet you know just the right wine to serve along with it. ????
Cheese Curd In Paradise
This salad is nothing show of beautiful! I love the flavor combination, and the addition of goat cheese- yes please! This would be delicious in the summer and winter months.
Marisa Franca
Thank you, all the flavors do combine beautifully.
Lauren Vavala
I love quinoa salads with sweet and savory notes like this one - I actually had something similar for breakfast today because I'm weird with food like that haha! So good!
Marisa Franca
I don't think that's weird, Lauren. Quinoa has protein and then orange is your fruit. Not too much different than oatmeal. ????
Dan Zehr
Wow, what a great salad recipe. I love oranges, but I rarely use them in salads. Your recipe sounds interesting and very tasty. I want to try.
Marisa Franca
Hi, Dan! Hope you do give it a try. The combination of orange and fennel is delicious.
Claudia Lamascolo
I have never eaten this grain. I hear and see many recipes for it but never ventured to making it. I love that you put an Italian spin on this! Insalata and orange sound great !
Marisa Franca
Hi, Claudia! It's really very good and it is so nutritious. It's easy to make and can take on the flavor of whatever you add to it.