Recipes Quinoa Salad with Oranges, Roasted Beets and Arugula 5.0 (4,873) 1 Review This colorful salad gains its sweet flavor from the addition of oranges and roasted beets. Slideshow: More Great Quinoa Recipes By Kristen Stevens Kristen Stevens Kristen Stevens is well-known for creating easy, approachable, and mostly healthy recipes. She specializes in simplifying the cooking process while maximizing the flavor of a dish. She has 30 years of experience in the kitchen and 11 years of sharing her knowledge on her website, The Endless Meal. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 31, 2014 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Kristen Stevens Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients 4 medium red beets 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil 3/4 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 clove of garlic, finely minced Sea salt 1 large naval orange 2 cups of arugula or spinach Directions Roast the Beets Preheat the oven to 425°. Peel and quarter the beets, place in a medium sized bowl and toss with the grapeseed oil. Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the beets are softened enough to be pierced with a fork but still have some firmness to them. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, Prepare the Quinoa and Dressing Place the quinoa and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 12 minutes. Remove the quinoa from the heat and set aside to cool. In a small bowl whisk together the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic. Taste and salt as necessary. Set aside. Peel the orange and cut into 1-inch segments, being careful to remove the pith. To assemble the salad, place the cooled quinoa in a large bowl and toss with dressing. Add the beets, orange segments and arugula or spinach and toss gently to coat. Make Ahead The quinoa, beets and dressing can all be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Assemble the salad just before serving. Rate it Print