SERIOUSLY GOOD QUINOA SALAD
Our ultra-flavorful and satisfying quinoa salad recipe is packed with superfoods. It's easy to make and tastes incredible. Whether you already love quinoa or don't cook it often, this will become your new go-to salad. We share how to cook quinoa on the stovetop in the recipe, for other methods including cooking quinoa in the microwave or a pressure/rice cooker, see our article: How to Prepare and Cook Quinoa. If you are using leftover cooked quinoa, one cup of uncooked quinoa yields three cups of cooked quinoa.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Salad, Main
Time 25m
Yield Makes about 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Add quinoa to a fine mesh strainer, and then rinse under cool water for 30 seconds to a minute. Alternatively, add the quinoa to a bowl and cover with cool water. Move the quinoa around the bowl, and then drain the water and repeat once more, so the quinoa has been rinsed.
- Shake the quinoa of any excess liquid. Combine the rinsed quinoa and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a low simmer and cook, uncovered, until the liquid is absorbed by the quinoa, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Move the saucepan off of the heat and cover for five minutes. This extra time allows the quinoa to steam and "fluff up." Uncover, and then fluff the quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
- When the quinoa has cooled slightly, in a large bowl, combine the quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, bok choy, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and the herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Taste then adjust with additional salt and pepper as needed. For an extra pop of flavor, spritz the juice from a few lemon wedges over the salad. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 282, Fat 14g, SaturatedFat 2g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 274.5mg, Carbohydrate 33g, Fiber 6.5g, Sugar 7.3g, Protein 8.8g
ORANGE-PISTACHIO QUINOA SALAD
Add this fresh and healthy quinoa recipe to your holiday spread. Its citrusy, nutty taste is simply delicious. -Jean Greenfield, San Anselmo, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-14 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Cool., In a large bowl, combine romaine, beans, mandarin oranges, cucumber, pistachios, onion and cooled quinoa. In a small bowl, finely grate zest from orange. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange and add to zest. Whisk in oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUINOA SALAD WITH TOASTED PISTACHIOS AND DRIED PINEAPPLE
Make and share this Quinoa Salad With Toasted Pistachios and Dried Pineapple recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Pineapple
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil water in a small saucepan. Add quinoa. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes.
- Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped pistachios, and cook 2 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently.
- Transfer pistachios to a large bowl; add cooked quinoa and remaining ingredients to bowl. Toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 301.1, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 6
QUINOA SALAD WITH APRICOTS, BASIL AND PISTACHIOS
This easy-to-make salad is packed with fiber (thanks to the quinoa) and flavor-we love the combination of sweet, tangy and peppery. The soft and creamy goat cheese is the perfect topping.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir in the quinoa. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the liquid is just absorbed and the quinoa is moist and nearly tender, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and immediately stir in the oil, apricots, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside to cool slightly, about 20 minutes, stirring a couple times. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
- When the quinoa is cool and ready to serve, stir in the arugula, basil, lemon juice and pistachios. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with the goat cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 510 milligrams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 10 grams
QUINOA WITH ROASTED SQUASH AND PISTACHIOS
Fragrant thyme leaves tie together a hearty meal of quinoa, acorn squash and crunchy pistachios.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Toss the squash on the baking sheet with the thyme, 3 tablespoons of the oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper until the squash is well coated. Roast until very tender, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
- Meanwhile, put the pistachios on a small baking sheet and toast until fragrant, about 5 minutes; set aside to cool.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan and stir in the quinoa. Simmer, uncovered, until the quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the quinoa and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the toasted pistachios, roasted squash and vinegar, toss well and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Sprinkle with thyme leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature.
QUINOA SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI, MINT, AND PISTACHIOS
Everyone will love the combination of flavors and textures in this vegan quinoa salad: garlicky sauteed zucchini, delicate scallions, crunchy roasted pistachios, and fragrant fresh mint.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place quinoa and water in a small saucepan and season with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer until tender and water is absorbed, about 16 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant (do not let brown), about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper and add to quinoa.
- Stir in scallions, pistachios, lemon zest and juice, and mint. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
QUINOA SALAD
Categories Salad Pepper Soy Side Low Fat Quick & Easy Low Cal Dried Fruit Quinoa Healthy Self Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook quinoa, cool and toss with red pepper, edamame, onion, and dried tart cherries.
- For white wine vinaigrette dressing, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and sugar. Add salt and pepper. Mix 2 tbsp dressing (or more to taste) into salad and sprinkle with 2 tbsp shelled sunflower seeds.
RED QUINOA WITH PISTACHIOS
Provided by Sara Dickerman
Categories Side High Fiber Pistachio Quinoa Healthy Low Cholesterol Boil Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and cook, stirring frequently, until quinoa starts to toast and smell nutty, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until quinoa is tender, 25-30 minutes (15 if using white quinoa). Remove pan from heat, fluff quinoa with a fork. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fold pistachios, parsley, and mint into quinoa. Season with salt and pepper.
RAINBOW QUINOA SALAD
Dr. David Eisenberg of the Harvard School of Public Health demonstrated along with his daughter, Naomi, a whole- wheat couscous salad that is the inspiration for this one at the "Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives" medical education conference in Napa Valley this year. You can use a variety of dried fruits and nuts, as well as a mix of herbs. Chop the larger dried fruits small so that the pieces are uniform.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course
Time 35m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan and add quinoa and salt to taste. Bring back to a rolling boil, then reduce heat slightly and boil gently for 20 minutes, or until you see a thread emerge from the blond and red quinoa. Drain and shake well in the strainer, then return to pot. Cover pot with a dishtowel and then , then place a lid over the dishtowel and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes undisturbed. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, salt, garlic, cinnamon, and pomegranate molasses. Whisk in olive oil.
- Toss together quinoa and dressing. Add remaining ingredients and toss together. Transfer to a platter, a wide bowl or individual plates and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 266, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 441 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
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