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Quinoa Salad With Dried Tart Cherries, Mint, and Feta in Lemon-Sumac Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad With Dried Tart Cherries, Mint, and Feta in Lemon-Sumac Vinaigrette Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Vinaigrette:; 1/4 cup fresh juice from 2 lemons; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon sumac; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the Salad:; 2 cups cooked, drained, and cooled quinoa (see notes); 1/3 cup chopped dried tart cherries; 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds from 1 pomegranate; 1/2 cup crumbled feta; 1/4 cup minced fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

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This Quinoa Salad with Dried Tart Cherries, Mint, and Feta in Lemon-Sumac Vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful dish. The combination of quinoa, cherries, pomegranate seeds, feta, and herbs, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, makes this salad a perfect side or light meal option.

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Servings: 6

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1/4 cup fresh juice from 2 lemons

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups cooked, drained, and cooled quinoa (see notes)

1/3 cup chopped dried tart cherries

1/3 cup pomegranate seeds from 1 pomegranate

1/2 cup crumbled feta

1/4 cup minced fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

For the Vinaigrette: Whisk vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Reserve.

For the Salad: Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette a few tablespoons at a time and tossing between additions until salad is dressed. Serve immediately at room temperature.

Quinoa Salad With Dried Tart Cherries, Mint, and Feta in Lemon-Sumac Vinaigrette Recipe

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Quinoa Salad With Dried Tart Cherries, Mint, and Feta in Lemon-Sumac Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients

For The Vinaigrette

For The Salad

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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