Best Quinoa Grape And Prune Salad Recipes

Grape and Quinoa Salad image

Provided by Starrynews

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups chicken broth or 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa
2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup dried currant
1/3 cup slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon shallot, finely diced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Prepare the quinoa by bringing the chicken broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes. Fluff quinoa.
Combine grapes, 1 T olive oil, and 1 T balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Spread grapes out on a rimmed baking sheet (it develops some liquid) and bake 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool.
Combine quinoa, grapes and their liquid, feta cheese, dried currants, slivered almonds, parsley, and shallot, and mix well.
Combine remaining 1 T olive oil and 1 T balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Drizzle oil and vinegar mixture over quinoa and toss to coat.
Serve room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 385.6, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 15.2, Protein 10

Green Grape and Avocado Quinoa Salad image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Zest and juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
2 cups green grapes, halved
1 1/2 cups diced cucumbers
1/2 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice and olive oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Toss the quinoa, grapes, cucumbers, mint, parsley, scallions and avocados together with the dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.