QUINOA AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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This nutritious, easy-to-make Quinoa and Cucumber Salad makes a smart side dish or a light entree. The recipe comes from "Everyday Food: Fresh Flavor Fast."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup water
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Combine quinoa and the water in a medium saucepan; add salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and has absorbed all liquid, 11 to 13 minutes. (The germ ring should be visible along the outer edge of the grain.) Transfer to a medium bowl, and cool to room temperature.
  • Add vinegar, oil, cucumber, scallions, and parsley; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Cassie Moore
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


MDRiad Hassan
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's so flavorful and light.


lave lave me
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This is the perfect salad to bring to a potluck or party.


Wehrmacht new
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumber, but this salad is so good, I don't even notice it.


Nwosu Felix
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Aimee Villafranca
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


OCTOBER BORN 28
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This is a great salad for a summer cookout or picnic.


Lean Myburgh
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Nayon Hosen
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Blessing Efsoa
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious! It's a great way to get your protein and veggies in.


Samuel Browne
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Kitty_cat64
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the cucumbers add a nice crunch.


Siyam Mia
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and textures.


Christiano Gelderbloem
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This quinoa and cucumber salad is a refreshing and healthy summer dish. The combination of quinoa, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese is perfect.