PESTO QUINOA SALAD
My daughter-in-law got me hooked on quinoa, and I'm so glad she did! I've been substituting quinoa in some of my favorite pasta recipes, and this dish is the happy result of one of those experiments. I love using my garden tomatoes and peppers in this salad; however, sun-dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers are equally delicious. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly., Mix pesto, onion, oil, vinegar and salt; stir in pepper, tomatoes, cheese and quinoa. Refrigerate, covered, to allow flavors to blend, 1-2 hours. If desired, stir in basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Aqeel Rasheed
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
B martinez
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer salad.
Abr Alzmn
[email protected]This salad is healthy, delicious, and easy to make. What more could you ask for?
peejay
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill.
Meknik Official
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
MIs MINI
[email protected]I love the pop of color that the cherry tomatoes add to this salad.
Aausha Shrestha
[email protected]This is the best quinoa salad I've ever had! The pesto dressing is amazing.
brad pequignot
[email protected]I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so versatile and I can always find something to add to it.
Hype Daily
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Shanae Cameron
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors were well-balanced and the quinoa was cooked perfectly.
Aymen Ahmed
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Paulo Kitundu
[email protected]This is one of my favorite salads to make for lunch. It's healthy, filling, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Nathaline Dominguez
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. It's so delicious!
Will Cake
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.
Ashraf sash Kimuli
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. I've added grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and even fruit to it before.
PakArmy Legends
[email protected]This is the perfect summer salad! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.
Levi Hanlen
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the leftovers keep well.
Luthuli Ndumiso
[email protected]This pesto quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and vibrant colors.