Quinoa and Arugula Salad
4 servings
25 minutes
Quinoa and arugula salad is a light and sophisticated dish inspired by Italian culinary traditions. Quinoa, known for its nutrition, combined with fresh tomatoes and fragrant cilantro creates a rich texture and intense flavor. Pickled onions add zest, while lemon juice and olive oil enhance the freshness and lightness of the dish. Arugula surrounding the salad adds a refined bitterness and highlights the delicacy of taste. This salad is perfect for a light dinner or as part of an exquisite Italian feast where simplicity, ingredient quality, and flavor balance are valued.
1
Slice the onion into feathers, add sugar, salt, and lemon juice, and let it steep for half an hour.
- Red onion: 30 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Salt: 2 g
- Lemon juice: 3 ml
2
Boil the quinoa and let it cool.
- Quinoa: 100 g
3
Cut the tomatoes into small cubes.
- Tomatoes: 100 g
4
Mix the grains with tomatoes, finely chopped cilantro, and pickled onions. Dress with olive oil and place in the center of the plate, decorating the edges with arugula.
- Quinoa: 100 g
- Tomatoes: 100 g
- Coriander: 2 g
- Red onion: 30 g
- Olive oil: 10 ml
- Arugula: 15 g