Best Garden Quinoa Salad Recipes

GARDEN QUINOA SALAD

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This recipe is special to me because it's delicious as well as healthful. Serve it hot or cold, and enjoy the leftovers while they're fresh! -Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and well drained
3 cups water
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 pound fresh sugar snap peas
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook and stir quinoa over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until toasted. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus and snap peas; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove vegetables and immediately drop into ice water., Return water to a boil. Add green beans; cook 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove beans and drop into ice water. Drain vegetables; pat dry. , In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, parsley, lemon zest and salt. Add tomatoes and blanched vegetables to quinoa; drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Top with pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

WILD RICE QUINOA GARDEN SALAD

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Don't let the long ingredient list make you pass this one by. It's mostly spices and the result is a wonderfull salad.

Provided by Budgiegirl

Categories Rice

Time 3h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups water, divided
1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, seeded, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Combine 1 cup water and wild rice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Combine 2 cups water and quinoa in a medium saucepan/ bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minute or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
Place quinoa and wild rice in a large bowl.
Stir in green onions, bell pepper and cucumber.
Combine oil and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Drizzle over quinoa mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.1, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 107.3, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.1

GARDEN QUINOA SALAD RECIPE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

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Provided by barbsjustagirl

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and well drained
3 cups water
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 pound fresh sugar snap peas
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook and stir quinoa over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus and snap peas; cook, uncovered, 2 to 4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove vegetables and immediately drop into ice water. Return water to a boil. Add green beans; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove beans and drop into ice water. Drain vegetables; pat dry. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, parsley, lemon peel and salt. Add tomatoes and blanched vegetables to quinoa; drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Top with pumpkin seeds.