Curved Fit Quinoa Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A vibrant grain salad with perfectly cooked quinoa, seasonal fruit, and a bright citrus dressing that mirrors SHEIN's trend-forward style. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 40 minutes pairs uncooked quinoa, water, segmented orange 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 480 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 uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1, segmented orange
• 1, thinly sliced blood orange
• 1 medium, diced avocado
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1, juice lime
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup uncooked quinoa with 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and let cool completely.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp maple syrup, and 1/4 tsp salt to make the vinaigrette.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, 1 segmented orange, 1 thinly sliced blood orange, 1 diced avocado, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Season with additional salt if needed, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp finely chopped chives. Serve chilled or at room temperature.