Best Quinoa Salad With Beets Blue Cheese And Nutty Herb Vinaigrette Recipes

BALSAMIC AND HERB QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water, quinoa, and bouillon granules to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread quinoa onto a baking sheet and refrigerate until cooled, about 30 minutes. Rinse saucepan.
• Place lima beans into the saucepan and add enough water to cover beans by 1 inch; season with salt and pepper. Cover saucepan with a lid and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until beans are cooked through but still tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain water and rinse beans under cold water to stop the cooking process; refrigerate until cool, about 10 minutes.
• Cook and stir almonds in a skillet over medium heat until toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and cool almonds to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
• Mix quinoa, lima beans, almonds, tomatoes, scallions, and mozzarella cheese together in a large bowl.
• Whisk vinegar, almond oil, olive oil, Italian seasoning, basil, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until smooth; pour over quinoa mixture and stir to coat.

QUINOA SALAD WITH BEETS AND FENNEL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook beets in large saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain. Cool. Peel beets. Cut beets into thin wedges. Place in medium bowl.
• Whisk vinegar, shallots and fennel seeds in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle 1/4 cup vinaigrette over beets; toss to coat.
• Cook quinoa in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain again. Place quinoa in large bowl. Add cheese, fennel and arugula and mix gently. Add remaining dressing and toss to coat. Transfer salad to large bowl. Arrange beets atop salad.

HERBED QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• To cook the quinoa: bring 2 cups of water or stock to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan.
• Add 1 cup of quinoa.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until tender but not mushy.
• Drain off any remaining liquid.
• Fluff with a fork to separate the grains.
• Allow to cool before combining in salad.
• In a 2-quart saucepan over high heat, bring one quart water to a boil.
• Add the peas.
• Cook for about 4 minutes, or until tender; do not overcook.
• Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Place the quinoa in a large bowl.
• Add the peas, goat cheese, parsley, basil, tarragon and chives.
• Toss lightly.
• In a cup, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil.
• Pour over the salad.
• Top with pine nuts.