Red Quinoa Arugula Salad Recipes

RED QUINOA ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Vinaigrette: Combine ingredients in small jar or container and shake until emulsifie. Set aside.
• Assemble Salad: Heat the olive oil in large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and sauté until golden brown on all sides. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool completely.
• Once zucchini has cooled, place in a large salad bowl along with the cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, walnuts, cubed feta cheese, green onions, and lemon zest. Add the arugula leaves to the bowl and toss with vinaigrette (shake well before pouring). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

THE BEST QUINOA ARUGULA SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Prepare quinoa as directed and let cool.
• In a small bowl, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss quinoa, arugula, and dressing together. Sprinkle with chopped almonds.

ARUGULA, LEMON QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Quinoa -- Cook according to directions. For most brands it is 1 part to approximately 2 parts liquid. Rinse the quinoa very well before you cook it - Important Step! Then bring the liquid to a boil (I prefer to use a broth to add even more flavor), reduce, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Just check your package for complete directions. Once done, just set to the side to cool.
• Salad Ingredients -- In your serving bowl, add the arugula, onion, scallions, garlic, peas, parsley and lemon zest. Toss well.
• Vinaigrette -- I like to make my vinaigrettes in a small tupperware container so I can just shake it and it is ready to go. Besides, if you don't use all your dressing, just put the lid back on and it will keep in the refrigerator for future use. But you can also mix this up in any small bowl or measuring cup. Just mix up the olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, mustard, sugar and pepper.
• Finish -- Simply add the cooled or room temp quinoa to the salad vegetables and toss. Add a little vinaigrette at a time and mix. Add as much vinaigrette as you want. Check for seasoning and add any additional salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve -- ENJOY this lighter salad.

SALMON, RED QUINOA, AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot, boil wine and 4 cups water.
• Add salmon, onion and thyme. Reduce heat to simmer; poach salmon until cooked through, about 7 minutes.
• Remove salmon; cool. In another large pot, boil 4 cups water. Add quinoa and cook until tender, about 11 minutes; drain.
• In a bowl, mix quinoa, chickpeas, raisins and spices; cool.
• Toss quinoa-chickpea mixture with arugula. Dress salad with lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Divide salad and poached salmon among 4 plates. Top each salmon fillet with 1 tablespoon harissa. Garnish with cilantro and almonds.

QUINOA, BEET, AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover pan and bring the water to a boil. Add beets, cover pan, and steam until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
• Bring quinoa and 2 cups water a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• While the quinoa is cooking, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
• Remove quinoa from heat, then immediately add half of the vinegar dressing while fluffing the quinoa with a fork; reserve remaining dressing. Cover and refrigerate quinoa until cool, at least 1 hour.
• Stir green onions, arugula, goat cheese, beets, and remaining dressing into cooled quinoa mixture. Toss lightly before serving.

RED QUINOA AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a mixing bowl, and refrigerate until cold.
• Once the quinoa has chilled, gently stir in the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Divide the spinach leaves onto salad plates, and top with the quinoa salad. Garnish with the avocado slices to serve.