Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our diverse collection of quinoa tomato salad recipes, offering a symphony of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic combination of fresh, juicy tomatoes and nutty quinoa to innovative variations featuring roasted vegetables, herbs, and tangy dressings, these recipes are guaranteed to elevate your meals with a burst of vibrant colors and wholesome goodness. Whether you seek a light and refreshing side dish for your summer gatherings or a hearty and protein-packed lunch option, our curated selection has something to satisfy every palate. Discover the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors as you explore these delectable recipes, each adding a unique twist to the classic quinoa tomato salad.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
SPINACH, TOMATO, AND FETA QUINOA SALAD
A quick and healthy side dish alternative to rice and pasta. It will make a quinoa-lover out of anyone. Thanks to the salty feta and sweet Campari tomatoes, my kids even like it!
Provided by suzyk
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring water and bouillon to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir spinach into quinoa and refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 30 minutes.
- Whisk almond oil, olive oil, vinegar, thyme, basil, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
- Stir tomatoes, 1/2 of the feta cheese, and dressing into cooled quinoa until evenly coated; top with remaining feta cheese and ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 446.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
QUINOA, CUCUMBER, TOMATO AND FETA SALAD RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by á-6498
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, simmer until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Tip: Do not overcook. Chill in the refrigerator to cool. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, spinach and about half of the feta. Gently toss in the cooled quinoa; do not over mix or stir. Whisk vinegar, salt, honey and smoked paprika in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle over the combined salad ingredients; toss gently. Add vinaigrette; avoid overdressing. Top with feta; serve immediately.
SUMMER QUINOA-TOMATO SALAD
The fresh flavors of summer come together in this hearty and delicious vegetarian salad made with quinoa, tomatoes and red onion.
Provided by By Arlene Cummings
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cool cooked quinoa. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, toss tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, oil and vinegar. Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
- Spread cooled cooked quinoa in large serving bowl or on small platter; spoon tomato salad over top. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
- Before serving, sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
QUINOA-TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- Prepare 1 cup quinoa as the label directs. Stir to cool slightly. Toss with 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, one 15-ounce can hearts of palm (drained, rinsed and sliced), 2 chopped scallions, 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of sugar; season with salt. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
AVOCADO TOMATO SALAD WITH QUINOA
A fresh, light, and healthy salad, delicious to eat and pretty to look at! You can add your favorite salad veggies and create your own twist. This has become my favorite way to eat quinoa. Adjust ingredients as desired to suit your taste.
Provided by Marlene Lewis
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, avocados, celery, green onions, cooked quinoa, and cilantro for salad in a bowl.
- Mix lemon juice, agave, soy sauce, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. After that the avocados get a bit mushy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 76.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
QUINOA, GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by PKMom
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1 Combine quinoa and 1 1⁄2 cups water in medium pot; bring to a simmer on medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside. 2 Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on high heat, add green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until barely tender. Remove from heat and drain green beans in a colander. Place colander in ice water to preserve the beans' bright green colour and stop them from cooking further. 3 Using a sharp knife, cut tomatoes in half and gently squeeze out and discard seeds. (It's unnecessary to remove skins.) Cut tomatoes in 1⁄2-inch dice. 4 In a large bowl, combine quinoa, green beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, green onions and basil. Season with salt, olive oil and lemon juice, and sprinkle with pecans. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days. Variation: *oven-dried tomatoes; **grilled pepper.
QUINOA, CORN, AND TOMATO SALAD WITH CHIVE-INFUSED OIL
This is from Cooking Light, via myrecipes.com. It is a light, healthy grain-based salad -- like tabbouli, but different! I didn't have any chive-infused oil, so just finely chopped a green onion to mix in with the dressing, and it came out great.
Provided by smcsf11
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork to separate and let cool a bit if time.
- While quinoa is cooking, combine corn, tomatoes, and parsley in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together oil and remaining ingredients.
- After quinoa has stood for 10 min., add to vegetable mixture, toss to combine, then drizzle dressing over it. Toss well to coat. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
TOMATO-MINT QUINOA SALAD
Even for non-vegetarians, quinoa is a great change to rice or pasta. I've been trying to think of more dishes using quinoa and came up with this salad.
Provided by SunFlower
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring water to boil in a small saucepan. Pour in quinoa, raisins, and a pinch of salt. Cover, and let simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, then remove from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Toss together the tomatoes, onion, radish, cucumber, and almonds in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled quinoa, then season with mint, parsley, cumin, lime juice, sesame oil, and salt. Chill 1 to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 178.2 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
QUINOA TOMATO SALAD
I had this in the bistro part of an organic food store in Colonia many years ago, and it was so good and simple that I've made it over and over again since then. In place of the large chopped tomatoes you can use halved cocktail tomatoes, too. You'll notice that I don't tell you to rinse the quinoa before cooking to remove bitter taste. I've done that for years until I once forgot to do it and realized that it didn't taste bitter at all. Since then I've never again rinsed the quinoa before cooking, and it never tasted bitter. Not sure if it's just the quinoa we get here, so feel free to rinse your quinoa anyway, it sure won't hurt - I'm just being lazy :) Cooling time is not included in cooking time!
Provided by Mia in Germany
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the quinoa in the vegetable stock for 10-15 minutes or until quinoa is tender. I found that sometimes the quinoa absorbs all the liquid and sometimes not, seems to depend on the quinoa.
- Pour the cooked quinoa into a sieve and let cool to room temperature.
- Chop onion, sprinkle with salt and add red wine vinegar. Let stand until quinoa has cooled to room temperature.
- Add olive oil to the onion and vinegar, then add quinoa.
- Chop tomatoes and add to the quinoa.
- Add pepper to taste, mix well and serve either at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 51.4, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.4, Protein 7.8
Tips:
- Choose the right quinoa: Any variety of quinoa will work in this salad, but tri-color quinoa adds a beautiful pop of color and a slightly nutty flavor.
- Cook the quinoa properly: Be sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove the bitter coating. Quinoa should be cooked in a 1:2 ratio of quinoa to water or broth.
- Let the quinoa cool: Before assembling the salad, let the quinoa cool completely. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes: The best tomatoes for this salad are ripe, juicy tomatoes that are in season. Avoid tomatoes that are mealy or have brown spots.
- Chop the tomatoes evenly: Chopping the tomatoes evenly will help to ensure that they cook evenly and that the salad has a consistent texture.
- Use a variety of herbs: This recipe calls for basil and parsley, but you can use any herbs that you like. Some other good options include cilantro, mint, or thyme.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way in this salad. Start with a small amount of dressing and add more as needed.
Conclusion:
This quinoa and tomato salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.
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