Aztecan Quinoa Salad Recipes

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QUINOA SALAD

Quinoa, a "new" ingredient that has been around for thousands of years, is a tiny, high-protein grain from South America. It's nicknamed the "wonder grain" because it cooks more quickly than rice, is virtually foolproof, and is lighter and more nutritious than other grains.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14



Quinoa Salad image

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir once, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, over medium heat for 12 minutes. Strain and rinse well with cold water, shaking the sieve well to remove all moisture.
  • When dry, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, onion, tomato, parsley, mint, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and toss well. Spoon onto endive spears, top with avocado, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 467 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 4 grams

12 cups water
1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
5 pickling cucumbers, peeled, ends trimmed, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and diced
1 bunch Italian parsley leaves, chopped
2 bunches mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 heads endive, trimmed and separated into individual spears
1 avocado, peeled, seeded and diced, for garnish

BEST GREEK QUINOA SALAD

This is my absolute favorite quinoa recipe! It's so flavorful and always a big hit with my family and friends. Trust me, you'll want to eat every single bite!

Provided by Allison.Kaye

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12



Best Greek Quinoa Salad image

Steps:

  • Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes, parsley, kalamata olives, onion, feta cheese, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic into quinoa. Squeeze lemon juice over quinoa salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 665.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

3 ½ cups chicken broth
2 cups quinoa
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
½ cup minced red onion
4 ounces chopped feta cheese, or more to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, halved
salt and ground black pepper to taste

AZTECAN QUINOA SALAD

In my quest to get healthy, I did a Devoted Bodies Bible study and this is a recipe my friend made for the pot luck at the end. Quinoa is a nutty, grainy superfood. I loved it!

Provided by krisarrieta

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 1 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13



Aztecan Quinoa Salad image

Steps:

  • Boil 3 quarts of water in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir once, and return to boil. Cook, uncovered, over moderate heat for 10 minutes. Strain, rinse well with cold water. Shake the sieve well to remove all moisture. When dry, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl. Add the remaining salad ingredients & toss well. Serve on romaine on plates, topped with avocado and cracked pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 593.8, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 8.6

1 1/2 cups quinoa
5 pickling cucumbers, peeled, and cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 small red onion, cut into small dice
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, leaves only, chopped
2 bunches of fresh mint, leaves only, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juice of
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 romaine lettuce leaves (optional)
1 avocado, peeled, seeded, sliced (drip lime juice over it to prevent browning)
cracked black pepper, garnish

AMAZING MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD

Extremely yummy, spicy marinated salad that will keep in the fridge for up to a week! My kids in university love packing this up for their lunch. You have everything you need for a very healthy meal in one dish! Substitute barley for the brown rice if desired. Turtle beans can be substituted for kidney beans.

Provided by Rita

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15



Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad image

Steps:

  • Mix quinoa, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, red onion, brown rice, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with a lid and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours. Stir again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 532 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

2 cups cooked quinoa
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can corn
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¾ cup olive oil
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, mashed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

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