QUINOA SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Quinoa has a wonderful nutty flavor; here it is blended in a salad with toasted almonds, bell pepper, zucchini, celery, and a lime is squeezed on top.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield Makes 2 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast almonds until crisp, lightly browned, and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. Meanwhile, place quinoa in a fine sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear; drain well.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat. Add yellow pepper, garlic, scallions, and red-pepper flakes; cook until the pepper is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in quinoa, thyme, 1 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 7 minutes. Stir in zucchini, cover, and cook until quinoa is tender but not mushy, 5 to 8 minutes longer. Remove the saucepan from heat.
- Stir in celery, almonds, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil, season with salt, and fluff with a fork. Cool to room temperature before packing into 2 containers and refrigerating. When ready to eat, squeeze lime over salad, if desired. Serve with additional lime wedge and thyme, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 g
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Mary Dottaviano
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors in this salad. It's a perfect balance.
Turyasingura Cogan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
olona madotyeni
[email protected]I'm allergic to almonds, so I used chopped walnuts instead. The salad was still delicious!
Amras Halder
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out great! I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Webster Daniel
[email protected]This salad is way too salty for my taste. I think I'll try using less dressing next time.
Md Jonaeid
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water when I cooked the quinoa.
Teddies Asela
[email protected]This is my new favorite quinoa salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Elisha ndanga
[email protected]I made this salad for dinner last night and it was a hit! My whole family loved it.
Monster Hacker
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and it travels well.
MD Shariar hossin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the toasted almonds add a nice touch.
Jayden Virgona
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also like to add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and bell peppers, to make it even more colorful and nutritious.
eddie cubillo
[email protected]I love this quinoa salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I usually add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a more substantial meal.
Alioru Jennipher
[email protected]This quinoa salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The toasted almonds add a nice crunch, while the fresh herbs and lemon dressing give it a bright and refreshing taste. I will definitely be making this again!