Best Quinoa Raw Root Vegetable Salad Recipes

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QUINOA RAW ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD



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Made this up as i was going along for a group event of woman. A Super healthy meal in itself. Make this with Organic veggies and some do not need to be peeled just scrubbed well. The skin have so much of the vitamins in them.

Provided by jana mereso @dreamertambien

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 head - red cabbage, shredded
1/4 head - white cabbage, shredded
1 large carrots, chopped
1 small jicima, peeled and chopped
1 medium raw rutabaga, peeled and chopped
1 large raw, yellow beet, chopped
1 medium raw parsnip, peeled and chopped
3 medium roman tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 pound(s) raw broccoli, florets only, cut into bite size pieces
1 large red bell pepper
2 1/4 cup(s) quinoa, cooked and chilled ahead
1 cup(s) safflower oil
1 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin
- juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon(s) french sea salt
1 teaspoon(s) fresh cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Put cooled/chilled Quinoa into bottom of a very large mixing bowl.
  • Cut all the vegetables into pleasingly shaped (med/sm) bite size pieces. Put on top of Quinoa in mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle oils over top of vegetables. Squeeze lime juice on top of oil. Drizzle Apple cider vinegar over all the vegetables. Sprinkle Salt on top. Grind fresh pepper over all. Mix well. This can be done several hours before serving. Keep in cool place until ready to serve.

QUINOA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Grab all of your garden-fresh produce for this quinoa with roasted vegetables. The tangy dressing and fresh herbs really make the flavors shine in this wholesome quinoa side dish. -Sonali Ruder, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small eggplant, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 garlic cloves, diced
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup each minced fresh basil, parsley and chives

Steps:

  • Place vegetables and garlic in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring once., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., Transfer vegetables and quinoa to a large bowl. Whisk the vinegar, mustard and remaining oil; drizzle over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with herbs: toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SERIOUSLY GOOD QUINOA SALAD



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Our ultra-flavorful and satisfying quinoa salad recipe is packed with superfoods. It's easy to make and tastes incredible. Whether you already love quinoa or don't cook it often, this will become your new go-to salad. We share how to cook quinoa on the stovetop in the recipe, for other methods including cooking quinoa in the microwave or a pressure/rice cooker, see our article: How to Prepare and Cook Quinoa. If you are using leftover cooked quinoa, one cup of uncooked quinoa yields three cups of cooked quinoa.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Salad, Main

Time 25m

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 medium English cucumber, diced (1 cup)
1 medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 baby bok choy, chopped (2 cups)
1 cup additional grated or chopped veggies like carrots or broccoli stems, optional
1/2 cup (65 grams) nuts and seeds like walnuts, pine nuts, pepitas or sunflower seeds
1/4 cup (35 grams) dried fruit, blueberries or cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh herbs; use any combination of fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, dill or mint
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Juice from 2 to 3 lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Add quinoa to a fine mesh strainer, and then rinse under cool water for 30 seconds to a minute. Alternatively, add the quinoa to a bowl and cover with cool water. Move the quinoa around the bowl, and then drain the water and repeat once more, so the quinoa has been rinsed.
  • Shake the quinoa of any excess liquid. Combine the rinsed quinoa and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a low simmer and cook, uncovered, until the liquid is absorbed by the quinoa, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Move the saucepan off of the heat and cover for five minutes. This extra time allows the quinoa to steam and "fluff up." Uncover, and then fluff the quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • When the quinoa has cooled slightly, in a large bowl, combine the quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, bok choy, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and the herbs.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until blended.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Taste then adjust with additional salt and pepper as needed. For an extra pop of flavor, spritz the juice from a few lemon wedges over the salad. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 282, Fat 14g, SaturatedFat 2g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 274.5mg, Carbohydrate 33g, Fiber 6.5g, Sugar 7.3g, Protein 8.8g

QUINOA VEGETABLE SALAD



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This is a wonderful dish--light and very tasty! My four kids (ages 2-7) ate it up and asked for more!

Provided by JANELLECOLE

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup diced (yellow or purple) onion
2 ½ cups water
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups quinoa
¾ cup diced fresh tomato
¾ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced yellow bell pepper
½ cup diced cucumber
½ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
¼ cup diced red onion
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic and 1/4 cup onion in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a boil; stir the quinoa into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain any remaining water from the quinoa with a mesh strainer and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until cold.
  • Stir the tomato, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, corn, and 1/4 cup red onion into the chilled quinoa. Season with cilantro, mint, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; gently stir until evenly mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 592.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

QUINOA & FETA SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Quinoa is a fine, protein-packed grain that helps to keep you satisfied until your next meal, making this veggie salad a great lunchbox filler

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

200g quinoa
3 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion , peeled but left whole, then cut into 1cm thick round slices
2 peppers , red, yellow or mixture, deseeded and cut into chunky long wedges
200g baby courgette , halved lengthways
3 garlic cloves , unpeeled
zest and juice 1 lemon
pinch of sugar
small pack flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
200g pack feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the quinoa following pack instructions, then drain really well and set aside.
  • Meanwhile heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the onion and peppers with 1 tbsp of the oil and seasoning on a roasting tray, then roast for 15 mins.
  • Toss the courgettes and garlic with the rest of the veg and roast for another 15 mins.
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash with some seasoning. Stir in the remaining oil, lemon juice and zest and season with sugar to taste. Drizzle over the quinoa and toss together with the roasted vegetables and parsley. Crumble over the feta, toss gently again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 21.4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35.3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11.2 grams sugar, Fiber 2.6 grams fiber, Protein 17.3 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

QUINOA & RAW VEGETABLE SALAD



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This is the healthiest salad I could come up with for a good friend of mine who is vegetarian. It is so fresh and tastes great. Good as a side dish with hummus and pita. Enjoy!

Provided by K-Jon Chef

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup quinoa (must rinse! or it will be bitter also I toast mine for a nutty flavor!)
3 cups vegetables or 3 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon turmeric (for color) (optional)
3/4 cup beet (fresh washed and peeled) (optional)
3/4 cup sweet onion
1/2 cup carrot
1/2 cup celery, diced fine
1/2 cup bell pepper (multicolor looks great!)
1/2 cup radish (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic (fresh diced extra fine)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine or 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons Italian parsley, flat leaf
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Dice fine all vegetables, I cut into "matchsticks" and dice in uniform.
  • Toast rinsed grain with onion, then add stock with turmeric, 15 minutes or till liquid is absorbed.
  • now make the dressing, oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, parsley salt & pepper.
  • toss well with quinoa and vegetables
  • Let sit over night if possible, or a few hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.4, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 46.5, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 6.4

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