Healthy 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

HEALTHY QUINOA SALAD

My go-to recipe for my side for the week! Love it, and it always turns out perfect!

Provided by kristentulk

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10



Healthy Quinoa Salad image

Steps:

  • Bring water 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.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots, corn, peas, and broccoli to steamer; cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix quinoa and vegetable mixture together in a bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 50.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

4 cups water
1 (12 ounce) box quinoa
3 carrots, chopped
1 cup corn
1 cup peas
1 cup chopped broccoli florets
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

QUINOA GREEK SALAD

Make and share this Quinoa Greek Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Fluffy

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15



Quinoa Greek Salad image

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring stock to a boil.
  • Stir in quinoa.
  • Reduce heat to med low and cover.
  • Cook 15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and cool.
  • Stir veggies and cheese into cooled quinoa.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients.
  • Pour over quinoa mixture and toss.

2 cups chicken stock
1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup green onion, diced
1/4 cup black olives
1/4 cup red onion, diced
3 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
pepper

HEALTHY QUINOA SALAD

Make and share this Healthy Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HealthyGFdad

Categories     Free Of...

Time 40m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Healthy Quinoa Salad image

Steps:

  • cook quinoa according to directions on your package (usually 1cup quinoa to 2 cups water).
  • after quinoa is cooked let cool about 10 minute and mix together the rest of the ingredients. serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.7, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 440.7, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 13.7

1 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups green peppers (chopped)
1 1/4 cups grape tomatoes (diced)
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese (diced)
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 lime, juice of
1/2 teaspoon salt

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