Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Tea Vinaigrette

Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Tea Vinaigrette with crunchy hazelnuts, creamy goat cheese and fluffy quinoa is a delicious lunch option you’ll love.

Salads frequently have added fruits but the brilliant addition of pomegranates in this salad still gives you the wonderful burst of juicy fruit flavor without causing your salad to get soggy like most berries would. The crunchy hazelnuts offer a delicious crunch with a boost of flavor and the creamy goat cheese pairs wonderfully with with Pure Leaf® Pomegranate Iced Tea.

Since the vinaigrette calls for using  bit of the Pure Leaf® Pomegranate Iced Tea, you’ll enjoy getting to drink the rest of it with your meal. Plus, you can be sure that Pure Leaf® will have that authentic tea taste because they are brewed from real tea leaves and are never made from powder or concentrate.

The addition of the quinoa and the hazelnuts will keep you fuller longer, and with just a small amount of olive oil in the dressing you won’t feel like you’re indulging in a heavy meal during your lunch hour. This salad is the perfect mid-day meal to recharge you for the rest of your day.

Experience the difference in flavor by picking up a bottle of Pure Leaf® Pomegranate Flavor Iced Tea. It’s a premium iced tea brewed from real, fresh-picked tea leaves and expertly blended by their team of Pure Leaf tea experts.

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Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Tea Vinaigrette

Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Tea Vinaigrette with crunchy hazelnuts, creamy goat cheese and fluffy quinoa is a delicious lunch option you'll love.  Pairs perfectly with Pure Leaf® Pomegranate Flavor Iced Tea.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Tea Vinaigrette

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 434 kcal

Author Sabrina Snyder

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

• 1 bunch arugula , washed
• 1/2  pound snap peas , trimmed, stringed, cut in half on diagonal
• 1/4  cup mint leaves , packed
• 1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts , coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup goat cheese , crumbled
• 1 cup quinoa

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1/2  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Pure Leaf. Pomegranate Flavor Tea
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper , to taste

Instructions

1. Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

2. Divide quinoa, snap peas, pomegranate seeds, mint, hazelnuts, goat cheese and arugula, among 4 glass storage jars.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar and Pure Leaf. Pomegranate flavor tea. Add olive oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly to emulsify. Add salt and pepper, and combine. Place dressing in 4 separate small portable containers or plastic baggies.
4. When ready to eat, drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss in jar to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Tea Vinaigrette

Amount Per Serving

Calories 434 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 13mg4%

Sodium 278mg12%

Potassium 519mg15%

Carbohydrates 39g13%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 1029IU21%

Vitamin C 38mg46%

Calcium 108mg11%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pure Leaf® Tea.