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Waldorf Quinoa Arugula Salad www.Lillieeatsandtells.com
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Arugula and Quinoa Waldorf Salad with Creamy Orange Basil Vinaigrette

A fresh Waldorf inspired salad that's quick to throw together and easy to customize to fit your macros.  Add as much of each item as you like but my amounts (for the macros listed) are in parentheses.
Prep Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Servings: 1
Calories: 435kcal
Author: Lillie

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 2-3 cups arugula or mixed greens (115 g)
  • 1/4 cup Chopped celery (30 g)
  • 1/3 cup Halved cherry tomatoes (80 g)
  • 1/4 cup Chopped apple (30 g)
  • 2 Tbsp. Thinly sliced or chopped red onion (20 g)
  • 2 tsp. Reduced fat blue cheese (10 g)
  • ~1/2 cup Cooked quinoa I buy the already cooked from Costco! Makes it so easy. (60 g)
  • 3/4 cup Grilled chicken (100 g)
  • 2 tsp. Marcona Almonds Trader Joe's Rosemary Thyme ones are amazing- any favorite nut will do (10 g)
  • 2-3 Tbsp. homemade Creamy Orange Basil Vinaigrette I did 40 g

For the Dressing:

  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, or light colored balsamic (30g)
  • 2 Tbsp. fat free Greek yogurt (30g)
  • 1 Tbsp. grainy dijon mustard (15g)
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped shallot (10g)
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed orange juice (30g)
  • 1 tsp honey (7g)
  • 1 pinch of salt and big pinch of pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil (15g)
  • 2-3 Tbsp. fresh chopped basil (5g)

Instructions

  • Whisk first 7 dressing ingredients together.  Then slowly add oil while whisking. Stir in basil.
  • OR shake it all in a jar!  Mine made 135 grams of dressing so I used almost 1/3.
  • Toss all salad ingredients with 40 g of dressing.  If you need more but don't have the macros to spare, squeeze more fresh orange juice or lemon juice in there.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.

Notes

I loved this dressing but feel like it needs a disclaimer.  Dressing always tastes better with MORE OLIVE OIL! At least I think so. But I've learned it's not worth it to me to spend that much fat in my dressings now that I count macros, so I've developed a love for more acidic dressings. If you're not into that, feel free to use your favorite bottled dressing!  One that pairs well is Trader Joe's Champaign Pear Vinaigrette. And still I love to use a Tbs of that and stretch it with some fresh squeezed lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g