COLORFUL QUINOA SALAD
My youngest daughter recently learned she has to avoid gluten, dairy and eggs, which gave me a new challenge in the kitchen. I put this quinoa salad together as a side we could all share. We love it for leftovers, too. -Catherine Turnbull, Burlington, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Stir spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and green onions into quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Drizzle over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COLORFUL SPRING QUINOA BOWL RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by asally04
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse quinoa and cook in rice cooker, or stove top. Place diced tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, green onions, mint & basil in large bowl. Rinse corn and add to mixture. Make dressing by combining all ingredients in small bowl. Once quinoa is slightly cooled, add to bowl with diced mixture. Pour dressing over top; toss to coat. Season to taste and enjoy right away, or place in the fridge to continue cooling and enjoy later served cold.
ZESTY QUINOA SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by CarolineNGa
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.
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