GARDEN QUINOA SALAD
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
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
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
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)
Provided by barbsjustagirl
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
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