Citrus-Mint Quinoa Salad with Farm Fresh Produce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A vibrant, refreshing quinoa salad tossed with juicy citrus, crisp vegetables, and fresh mint for a healthy and satisfying bowl. This Mediterranean-inspired healthy bowl recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, orange segments for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 cup orange segments
• 1 medium diced cucumber
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1 cup rinsed quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Let cool to room temperature.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup orange segments, 1 medium diced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint.
3. Step 3: Fluff cooled quinoa with a fork and add to the bowl with the vegetables. Drizzle with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
4. Step 4: Toss gently to combine and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Chill 30 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.