This gluten-free Apricot Quinoa Summer Salad from Nutrition Stripped is loaded with sweet antioxidant-rich apricots as well as refreshingly awesome cucumbers. Bursts of citrus, fresh natural herbs, as well as earthiness from nutty almonds develop an excellent balance of flavors for a fantastic side dish.

Apricot Quinoa Summer Salad

Ingredients

1 cup Quinoa, uncooked

2 cups Filtered Water

4-5 (200g) fresh Apricots, halved then quartered

1 cup fresh Cucumbers, chopped

½ cup fresh Zucchini, chopped

⅓ cup fresh Parsley

½ cup Almonds, chopped

¼ cup Olive Oil

2 tbsps Apple Cider Vinegar

1 teaspoon Sea Salt

juice of 1 Orange

1-2 threads of Saffron

1 clove Garlic, minced

Directions

Bring the water to a boil, add quinoa as well as spices. Cook to simmer for 25 mins or until quinoa is fluffy.

Using the olive oil, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and saffron whisk until mixed for a dressing.

Take quinoa off the warmth, established to cool down. Once awesome, mix in all components consisting of the dressing as well as readjust flavorings to taste.

Enjoy at room temperature or cold. Garnish with even more fresh parsley and also sliced almonds.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 1 side salad

Per serving: Calories: 255, Total Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 380mg, Complete Carbs: 26g, Dietary Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 5g, Protein: 7g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 229mg, Vitamin A: 17%, Vitamin C: 28%, Calcium: 5%, Iron: 11%