RAINBOW QUINOA SALAD
Make and share this Rainbow Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mellie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Rinse and agitate quinoa in cool water.
- Place in a saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed. Turn off heat and let sit, covered, until ready to add to salad.
- For the salad, combine carrots, bell pepper, tomatoes, broccoli, radishes, garlic and cucumber together in a bowl.
- Line serving dishes with spinach, and heap hot quinoa on top so that spinach wilts slightly under the heat.
- Surround the quinoa with the vegetable mixture.
- Peel beet, shred, and sprinkle on top of quinoa.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
- In a jar, combine oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper and shake well to combine. Pour over quinoa salad, top with fresh ground black pepper and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 839, Fat 68.9, SaturatedFat 10.1, Sodium 82.1, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 4, Protein 15.1
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Rama Vybz
[email protected]This is the best quinoa salad I've ever had! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Jasmine Marie
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Kareem Karen
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Ahmad Qamar Chattha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed them in this salad. The sweetness of the beets balanced out the tartness of the dressing perfectly.
Rifat GAMER
[email protected]This salad is the perfect way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Ogidiga Nelson
[email protected]I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Shan Lashari
[email protected]This salad is so healthy and flavorful. I love that it's packed with vegetables.
DarK L pro
[email protected]I'm always looking for new quinoa recipes, and this one looks like a winner. Thanks for sharing!
Dasun Dasu
[email protected]This salad looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Zamzam Buriro
[email protected]I love the colors in this salad! It's so pretty and inviting.
Bhawanath Nepal
[email protected]This is the perfect summer salad. It's light and refreshing, but still filling. I'll definitely be making it again.
Bimal Shiwakoti
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.
onyenemesabastine Chizaram
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The colors were so vibrant and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the crunch of the quinoa and the sweetness of the roasted beets.