GARDEN QUINOA SALAD RECIPE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Garden Quinoa Salad Recipe Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by barbsjustagirl

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and well drained
3 cups water
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 pound fresh sugar snap peas
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas

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.