Best Quickie Salad Recipes

QUICKIE QUINOA SALAD

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Provided by Claire Robinson

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1/2 English cucumber, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons lemon infused olive oil

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

QUICKIE SALAD

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This is a delicious light salad to serve at any time of year and can be made into so many variations. It is a flexible side item that can be a hit at family or social gatherings.

Provided by Jen Tipton

Categories Fruit Desserts

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 8 ounce container of cottage cheese
1 large box any flavor jello (your choice) or two small
1 can(s) crushed pineapple
1 large container of cool whip or two small

Steps:

1. Use a large bowl with a lid. Drain off the juice from the canned fruit. Pour cottage cheese, canned fruit, and jello into the bowl and mix together until well blended.
2. Fold in cool whip until well blended. Use gentle folding motion (my husband whips it together also and still gets good results as well).
3. Chill up to two hours. Serve cold.
4. Try other combinations using different fruits and jello flavors for variety.

QUICKIE QUINOA SALAD

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How to make Quickie Quinoa Salad

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1/2 English cucumber, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons lemon infused olive oil

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!
Per serving: Calories: 334; Total Fat: 21 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 9 grams; Total carbohydrates: 30 grams; Sugar: 3 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 3 milligrams