Citrus-Infused Quinoa Salad with Avocado and Arugula

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

A vibrant quinoa salad tossed with fresh citrus segments, creamy avocado, and peppery arugula to refresh your palate. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Quinoa, Water, Avocado into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rinsed Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 1 medium, diced Avocado
• 2 cups packed Arugula
• 1 large, peeled and segmented Orange
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed Lemon juice
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to make the dressing.
3. Step 3: Add the warm quinoa to the dressing and toss to coat. Gently fold in 2 cups packed arugula, 1 large peeled and segmented orange, and 1 medium diced avocado. Toss lightly to combine and serve immediately or chilled for a refreshing boost.