Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad Recipes

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LEMON-BASIL QUINOA SALAD



Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad image

Found this and thought I would share since quinoa seems to be becoming so popular. This make-ahead salad (served warm or room temperature) is great for outdoor parties since it won't spoil in the sun.

Provided by manella

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
½ cup roasted red peppers, drained and diced
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir quinoa, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add red peppers, cranberries, onion, and basil to quinoa; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 156.7 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

LEMON BASIL QUINOA SALAD



Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad image

Nice light salad with a punch of protein from the quinoa. I like adding chopped mango or small mozzeralla balls to the salad for added kick depending on my mood. Extra dressing is great for marinades or additional salad dressing.

Provided by kelseyangus

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup red quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, cut in 1/2 (cherry, grape, heirloom)
1/4 cup basil, julienned
1 cup Baby Spinach
1/2 cup baby arugula
3 large lemons, squeezed and zested
1/2 cup packed fresh basil
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa and prepare (1 cup quinoa, 2 cups broth) on stove or in rice maker.
  • Chop bell pepper, red onion, and tomatoes tomatoes and combine in large bowl. Add spinach and arugula to bowl. Julienne basil and add to bowl.
  • Dressing: Zest and juice lemons for 2 teaspoons lemon zest and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Combine lemon juice and zest in a food processor with garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Blend adding olive oil until well blended.
  • Pour 1/3 of dressing on ingredients in the bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Add quinoa to bowl. Toss to combine. Add more dressing if needed.
  • Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 167.8, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 8.1

LEMON-BASIL QUINOA SALAD



Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad image

Found this and thought I would share since quinoa seems to be becoming so popular. This make-ahead salad (served warm or room temperature) is great for outdoor parties since it won't spoil in the sun.

Provided by manella

Categories     Quinoa Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
½ cup roasted red peppers, drained and diced
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir quinoa, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add red peppers, cranberries, onion, and basil to quinoa; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 156.7 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

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