EASY QUINOA SALAD
This is an absolutely delicious and refreshing quinoa salad that I'm sure everyone will enjoy. It's fast and easy to prepare. It can be served with falafel, fish, or chicken. Enjoy!
Provided by Nana
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and parsley in a large bowl. Stir in cooled quinoa.
- Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper together in a separate small bowl. Pour over quinoa mixture; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 326 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
QUICKIE QUINOA SALAD
Provided by Claire Robinson
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Soak the quinoa in water for 15 minutes, then drain. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine quinoa and about 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a full boil. Cover the pot, and let the quinoa cook for another minute. Turn the heat down to very low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes with the lid on. Uncover the quinoa and fluff gently with a fork. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, put the chopped cucumber, cilantro, toasted pine nuts and the olive oil in a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then add the quinoa and toss. Eat and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 3 grams
GOLDEN SUNSHINE QUINOA SALAD
Steps:
- Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer the quinoa until it has expanded fully, about 20 to 25 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
- Place the cooled quinoa in a large bowl. Add the scallions, raisins, rice vinegar, orange juice and zest, olive oil, cumin, cucumber and parsley and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 190 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 13 grams
QUINOA SALAD
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 22m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine quinoa and stock in small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cover. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa with remaining ingredients. Toss to mix thoroughly.
- Serve chilled on a bed of greens tossed with a little dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 6 milligrams, Sodium 247 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 4 grams
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
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
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