Zesty Quinoa Salad Recipes

QUINOA VEGGIE SALAD WITH ZESTY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape the cooked quinoa into a large bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
• Place the vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and mustard into a blender. Drizzle in the oil while blending at high speed until the dressing is thick.
• Add the cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, and olives to the bowl with the quinoa. Pour the dressing overtop and gently fold until evenly mixed.

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa under cold water for 1-2 minutes
• Add quinoa to bowling water
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer covered for 15 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with fork.
• While quinoa is cooking chop red onion, bell peppers and cucumber.
• In a small bowl add olive oil, vinegar, honey. I add about a tsp of each of salt and pepper or to taste and mix well.
• Once quinoa is complete remove from stove and empty into a large bowl
• Add peppers, onion and oil and vinegar mixture and mix well
• Add salt and pepper to taste

ZESTY MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, avocado, feta and parsley.
• Make dressing: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey and garlic. Season with salt, red pepper flakes and oregano and whisk until combined.
• Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss until salad is coated in dressing. Garnish with more parsley and serve.

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
• Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
• Comine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.
• Refrigerate 30 min.

SPICY QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, rinse quinoa several times with cold water.
• In a large pot, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil, add the quinoa and simmer for 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
• While quinoa is cooking, combine half of the honey, lemongrass, garlic and peppers in a small bowl.
• Prepare the cranberries by whizzing them in a food processor with the remaining honey and lime juice until the cranberries are mere flecks and the mixture is a beautifully vibrant red.
• When quinoa has cooked, stir in the lemongrass mixture and the cranberry mixture until combined.
• Finally, add the mint, cilantro and red onion to the quinoa and mix thoroughly.
• Set the quinoa salad in a covered bowl in the refrigerator for at least an hour to chill before serving.