Cantaloupe Quinoa Salad

I’ve been on a personal mission to find ways to enjoy quinoa. I never really liked it, which is such a shame because it’s a super versatile, super nutrient dense food. That being said, I’m happy to report that my feelings for quinoa changed when I made this super refreshing, super summery salad. It’s cold, crunchy, and crisp – all necessary qualities for this crazy hot weather. And it’s tangy, sweet, and a little spicy – all the flavors that will convert even the harshest quinoa critic.

I’m convinced that this is THE perfect salad for summer. Melon salads are a staple for me when it’s hot outside, but this one is a bit more nutritionally satisfying thanks to the carbohydrates and protein from the quinoa. The jalapeño lime dressing offers a nice flavor change and will leave your taste buds satisfied too!

Cantaloupe Quinoa Salad

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Servings 2

Ingredients

  

Cantaloupe Quinoa Salad

• 1 cup Quinoa cooked according to package directions
• 2 cups Arugula
• 1 cup Cantaloupe balls or cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 cup Cucumber sliced
• 2 Tbsp Mint thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Feta crumbled

Jalapeño Lime Dressing

• 1/2 Jalapeño thinly sliced, more or less depending on heat preference
• Juice of 1-2 limes
• Salt start with 1/4 tsp, more to taste
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

 

• Mix dressing ingredients until combined. Taste and add more lime, salt, or jalapeño as needed.
• Place the arugula, quinoa, cucumber, cantaloupe, mint, and feta in a bowl.
• Add dressing and enjoy. Preferably in air conditioning with a cold Topo Chico in hand.

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