Sun-Kissed Citrus Salad with Quinoa

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A vibrant, zesty salad bursting with the brightness of sun-ripened citrus and the nutty depth of quinoa. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 45 minutes pairs quinoa, orange segments, grapefruit segments 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 220 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 quinoa
• 1/2 cup orange segments
• 1/2 cup grapefruit segments
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 1 tbsp, chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine quinoa with 1.5 cups water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, toss 1/2 cup orange segments, 1/2 cup grapefruit segments, and 1/4 cup diced red onion. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp cilantro.
3. Step 3: In a small jar, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve chilled.