GARDEN QUINOA SALAD
This recipe is special to me because it's delicious as well as healthful. Serve it hot or cold, and enjoy the leftovers while they're fresh! -Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook and stir quinoa over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until toasted. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus and snap peas; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove vegetables and immediately drop into ice water., Return water to a boil. Add green beans; cook 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove beans and drop into ice water. Drain vegetables; pat dry. , In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, parsley, lemon zest and salt. Add tomatoes and blanched vegetables to quinoa; drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Top with pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
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Vincent Montoya
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind! The quinoa is cooked perfectly and the vegetables are so fresh and flavorful. The dressing is also delicious and ties the whole salad together. I highly recommend this recipe!
Sobi Jutt
[email protected]This salad was a big hit at my last party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The dressing was also delicious and tied the whole salad together. I will defi
Yushen Kaveesh
[email protected]I love this salad because it's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I also love that it's packed with fresh vegetables and quinoa, which makes it a healthy and satisfying meal. I highly recommend this recipe!
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[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some broccoli, carrots, and celery that were about to go bad, so I threw them all in this salad and it turned out great! The dressing is also very good and can be used on other salads as
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[email protected]I made this salad for lunch today and it was so good! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the herbs added a nice touch of brightness. I will definitely be making this agai
Tahib Khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer potluck. It's easy to make and travels well. The quinoa salad is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. I added some chopped avocado and black beans to mine and it was delicious!
Waseem Ijaz
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I especially love the dressing, which is light and flavorful. I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
BD SARKAR
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your veggies. It's packed with fresh vegetables and the quinoa adds a nice dose of protein. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the herbs add a nice touch of brightness. I will definitely be making this again!
Mahi Shaikh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind! The quinoa is cooked perfectly and the vegetables are so fresh and flavorful. The dressing is also delicious and ties the whole salad together. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ariful Is
[email protected]This salad was a big hit at my last party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The dressing was also delicious and tied the whole salad together. I will defi
Pritika Dahal
[email protected]I love this salad because it's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I also love that it's packed with fresh vegetables and quinoa, which makes it a healthy and satisfying meal. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ninsiima Grace
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some broccoli, carrots, and celery that were about to go bad, so I threw them all in this salad and it turned out great! The dressing is also very good and can be used on other salads as
Amka Amka
[email protected]I made this salad for lunch today and it was so good! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the herbs added a nice touch of brightness. I will definitely be making this agai
Bellal Hosen
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer potluck. It's easy to make and travels well. The quinoa salad is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. I added some chopped avocado and black beans to mine and it was delicious!
Ndifreke peters
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I especially love the dressing, which is light and flavorful. I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
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[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your veggies. It's packed with fresh vegetables and the quinoa adds a nice dose of protein. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the herbs add a nice touch of brightness. I will definitely be making this again!
Lex Rivasteto
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind! The quinoa is cooked perfectly and the vegetables are so fresh and flavorful. The dressing is also delicious and ties the whole salad together. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kevin Chibanda
[email protected]This is one of my favorite quinoa salad recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The vegetables are always fresh and crisp, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I love that you can customize it with your favorite vegetables a
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[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The quinoa was especially delicious, and the dressing was so good that I could have eaten it on its own. Will definitely be making this again.
Shani Lahori
[email protected]This salad is an absolute delight! The quinoa is cooked to perfection and the vegetables are fresh and crisp. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the herbs add a nice touch of brightness. I highly recommend this recipe!