Name: Supercharged Quinoa Salad with Orange, Mint, Chickpeas & Pine Nuts
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (cooked); 1 cup chickpeas (drained); 1 carrot (grated); 1 orange (peeled and segmented); 2 Tbsp pine nuts (toasted); 1 handful fresh mint (chopped); 2 Tbsp Bodacious Blood Orange Olive Oil; 2 Tbsp Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic

Glow Salad Goals—Quinoa,
Chickpeas Orange & Mint

Your summer glow-up starts with every bite.

Let’s talk radiance. No, not the kind from your skincare drawer—the kind that comes from your plate. At The Bodacious Shops, we believe in feeding your glow from the inside out with powerful whole foods and bold, nutrient-rich oils.

This light, vibrant salad is the perfect way to nourish your skin while enjoying seasonal flavors. With beta-carotene-rich carrots, vitamin C-packed citrus, and a skin-soothing drizzle of Bodacious Blood Orange Olive Oil, this bowl delivers hydration, antioxidants, and incredible taste.

The Stars of the Show:

Chickpeas – A plant-based protein powerhouse, loaded with fiber, zinc, and skin-supportive B vitamins
Quinoa – A complete protein and slow-burning carb that fuels energy and helps maintain collagen
Carrots – Rich in beta-carotene, which your body converts into vitamin A for skin cell renewal
Oranges – Bursting with vitamin C to boost collagen production and brighten your skin from the inside out
Fresh Mint – Adds cooling, anti-inflammatory benefits and bright, fresh flavor
Bodacious Blood Orange Olive Oil – Adds a citrusy richness and helps absorb all those fat-soluble vitamins
Bodacious Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic – Lifts the entire salad with tangy sweetness and a touch of elegance

Supercharged Quinoa Salad with Orange, Mint, Chickpeas & Pine Nuts

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Course Salad

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa cooked
1 cup chickpeas drained
1 carrot grated
1 orange peeled and segmented
2 Tbsp pine nuts toasted
1 handful fresh mint chopped
2 Tbsp Bodacious Blood Orange Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic

Instructions

Toss quinoa, chickpeas, carrot, orange, mint, and pine nuts in a bowl. Drizzle with Blood Orange Olive Oil and Lemon White Balsamic, season to taste, and enjoy chilled or room temp.

Notes

Summer glow starts in your salad bowl. This bright, zesty quinoa dish proves that eating well doesn’t have to be complicated—it just has to be Bodacious. With skin-loving ingredients and a citrusy kiss from our Blood Orange Olive Oil and Sicilian Lemon Balsamic, you’re not just feeding your body—you’re feeding your radiance.

Shop the oils, toss the salad, and tag your glow with #GlowBodaciously.

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Why It Works:

The olive oil helps your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins (like A and E), while citrus and mint make this dish feel as refreshing as it is revitalizing.

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