Today I’ll be sharing a yummy pomegranate salad with you. I just recently discovered you can buy JUST the pomegranate seeds and my life is forever changed. I love pomegranate seeds, but I have always hated cutting pomegranates. I made this pomegranate salad with quinoa and it was quite delicious. Not to mention super easy and healthy! :) I have almost completely converted my family to quinoa and I’m super happy about that. The health benefits are great!
Pomegranate salad with quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cup water
- 2 cups pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup green onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 1/2 TB rice vinegar
- 1 TB olive oil
- dash of salt (less than 1/4 tsp)
Instructions
- Combine quinoa and water in a medium pot on the stove over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and then place the lid on and turn the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and allow to cool. Stir in pomegranate seeds, green onion, rice vinegar, olive oil and salt.
- Enjoy as a side or serve over spinach.
I added spinach to my pomegranate salad with quinoa the next day and it was so yummy! For the dressing I just poured a little bit of rice vinegar and olive oil into the container and it was ready to go. It was super simple to put together. I also topped it with sugared almonds (after the pic), and that seriously added the perfect touch. Try it! I also wrapped up a few wheat crackers in Glad Cling Wrap to go on the side. 
If you’re sending these containers with your kids to school, add a little sticky note for a personal touch. My mom always added little notes in my lunch and it always made my day. :D 
Thanks Glad for helping make lunches on the go easier and enjoyable!
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Sandy
I will definitely give this salad a try, as I love quinoa and pomegranates! Will have to look for those containers – it’s about time they made something like that!
gina
What does quinoa tatse like? I see it everywhere these days but am scared to try it! haha Is it like rice? Is it chewy? Does it have a flavor to it?
Gwen
I LOVE Quinoa! I’m gluten and rice free, so if I need a grain fix, I grab some Quinoa. It helps to curb the feeling of being totally deprived! I wasn’t doing so well, so I started having Gluten Free Fridays on my blog. It’s helping to hold me accountable. :)