Quinoa & Arugula Salad

I really enjoyed this salad. I agree the spiced pecans add something special but not sure the raisins do. I used 2 cups packed arugula but next time with loosely fill instead to give a better ratio of quinoa to lettuce. I might also cut back on the sweetener in the vinaigrette but overall was just divine. Overall this salad has great flavor and texture complexity and I will be making it often.

This was one of the best salads I have ever had. There were so many layers of flavour. The pecans added a nice crunch and sweetness too. It was delicious!

Amazing salad! Made several times, shared with my clients, a favorite at parties. I use the chili spice mix to toss roasted pecans in and add to salad.

This is such a great salad. Made it and loved it! Would this dressing still work without the olive oil? I prefer no-oil dressings so curious about any substitutions for it? Or is there another type of dressing that would work and still complement the layers, textures and flavors in this salad? Thanks!

Hi Shaune--What I am going to recommend is this: 3 heaping T of an oil-free hummus (Cava Mezze has one with tahini, but zero oil), and add about 1/4 cup of warm water. Place ingredients in a bowl and blend well (using a milk frother will blend the dressing well). The other dressing that works well is the Rouxbe Dijon Vinaigrette. This salad loves all dressings! Cheers, and let us know how the dressing works out for you! Char

Thank you so much! I was eyeing the Dijon Vinaigrette as a possible alternative. I'll give that a try. Thanks for the oil-free suggestion. Will try that too!