Zesty Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

4.97 from 33 votes

Pomegranates and quinoa are both delicious and good for you and pair beautifully in this zesty quinoa and pomegranate salad!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Resting Time15

Total Time40

Course: Appetizers, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern

Servings: people

Calories: 254kcal

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa and bring to a boil again then turn down the heat to low. Cover the saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and keep covered for another 15 minutes while you chop the veggies.
Once cool, add quinoa to a small to medium salad bowl. Add pomegranate seeds, parsley, red onion, cucumber, and serrano pepper, mix gently. Add feta cheese and gently fold into the quinoa mixture.

In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over the quinoa salad while gently mixing. Refrigerate the quinoa salad for 30 minutes to an hour to allow the flavors to come together before serving.

Lime zest can also be incorporated into the salad or the pomegranate salad dressing.
If you don't have spicy chiles, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
If you prefer milder food substitute bell pepper for the serrano pepper.
To make ahead, don't add the dressing until 30-60 minutes before serving.
Leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container and enjoyed the following day. The seasoning might need to be adjusted just prior to serving.
If you love this pomegranate quinoa salad, be sure to try my Lebanese fattoush salad next!