COLORFUL QUINOA SALAD
My youngest daughter recently learned she has to avoid gluten, dairy and eggs, which gave me a new challenge in the kitchen. I put this quinoa salad together as a side we could all share. We love it for leftovers, too. -Catherine Turnbull, Burlington, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Stir spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and green onions into quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Drizzle over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Ram Thapa
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Iddi Hassan
[email protected]This is the perfect salad for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.
Stefan Bene
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind! The dressing is so flavorful and the quinoa is perfectly cooked.
rabanikhan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also like to add some chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
Dianne Sutherland
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joseph albert
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for quinoa salad. It's healthy, easy to make, and always a hit with my family.
Ibrahim Munshi
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The colors are so vibrant and the flavors are delicious.
Menna Ibraheem
[email protected]Love this recipe! The dressing is amazing and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.
Farhana bipul
[email protected]So easy to make and so delicious! I'll definitely be adding this to my regular lunch rotation.
Hamodaa Mix
[email protected]This colorful quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly.