Parsley Mint And Quinoa Salad Recipes

PARSLEY, MINT, AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together parsley, mint, quinoa, and zest in a bowl. Dress with oil, lemon juice, and coarse salt. Toss to coat.
• Preheat broiler. Heat pitas until toasted, then rub with cut sides of garlic and brush with oil. Cut into wedges.
• Mound yogurt on a platter. Drizzle generously with oil, and sprinkle with red-pepper flakes and fleur de sel. Serve salad with yogurt and pita chips.

QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir once, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, over medium heat for 12 minutes. Strain and rinse well with cold water, shaking the sieve well to remove all moisture.
• When dry, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, onion, tomato, parsley, mint, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and toss well. Spoon onto endive spears, top with avocado, and serve.

PARSLEY-QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the quinoa and 1 1/2 cups of water in a 2-quart saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, until all of the water is absorbed. Drain and run under cold water. Toss in the remaining ingredients and serve.

QUINOA TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Bring quinoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spread out quinoa on a large rimmed baking sheet; let cool. Transfer to a large bowl; mix in 1/4 cup dressing. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover remaining dressing and quinoa separately; chill.
• Add cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, and scallions to bowl with quinoa; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle remaining dressing over.

QUINOA, PEAS, AND MINT TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa in 1 cup boiling water in a small saucepan, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until all the liquid has been absorbed. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the peas until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain, submerge in ice water to cool quickly, and mash with a fork. Combine the quinoa and mashed peas with the parsley, onion, lemon juice, oil, mint, Aleppo pepper, and a big pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Toss to combine and serve.
• Photograph copyright © 2015 by Michael Persico

QUINOA WITH PISTACHIOS, PARSLEY AND MINT

Steps:

• In a small skillet, toss pistachios over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, or until fragrant and golden brown.
• Transfer to a cutting board and allow to cool slightly. Chop them and set aside.
• In heavy saucepan over medium heat, toast the quinoa until it is light brown and begins to pop (about 3 minutes).
• Stir in salt and 2 cups of water.
• Cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
• Transfer the quinoa to a serving bowl and allow to cool.
• Add parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and mint to the cooled quinoa. Stir in the pistachios.
• Let stand for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
• Adjust seasonings, adding more lemon juice if necessary.