Best Toasted Quinoa Snow Peas Tomatoes And Mozzarella Salad Recipes

Toasted Quinoa, Snow Peas, Tomatoes and Mozzarella Salad image

Provided by Podkayne

Categories Grains

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups water
1 cup snow peas, cut diagonally
3/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup cucumber, chopped seeded
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Toast quinoa in a medium sauce pan, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups of water to the pan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Fluff with a fork and cool.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa and peas, mozzarella, onion, cucumber, mint, basil, and tomatoes.
Whisk lemon rind, juice, and olive oil in a small bowl.
Toss with quinoa mixture to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 245.5, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 7.5

TOASTED QUINOA, SNOW PEAS, TOMATOES, AND MOZZARELLA SALAD image

Categories Salad Side

Yield 6 1 1/2 cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
3 cups wter
1 cup diagonally cut snow peas
3/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped seedless cucumber
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)

Steps:

Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add quinoa to pan; cook 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add 3 cups water to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 15 minutes or until tender. Fluff with a fork; cool. Place quinoa in a large bowl. Add peas and next 6 ingredients. Combine rind and remaining ingredients ina small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add juice mixture to quinoa mixture; toss gently to coat.