SUMMER QUINOA SALAD
My son has celiac disease & one of his favorite summer foods is pasta salad. So, I've tweaked one of my favorite pasta salad recipes, so he can enjoy it too. The beauty of this recipe is its infinite possibilities. I never make it the same way twice. In this recipe, I've listed all of the add-ins I've used (never all at once), but feel free to make it your own. Many non-GF friends have asked for the recipe, so here it is...
Provided by gemini jodi
Categories Grains
Time 45m
Yield 8 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat water (salted, if you want) in large saucepan to boiling & add quinoa. Cook 15 minutes or until cooked (follow directions on quinoa package, cooking times vary by type of quinoa). Once cooked, fluff & put in large mixing bowl to cool.
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt & pepper, herbs & garlic in blender or whisk well in small mixing bowl. Pour this mixture (viniagrette) over quinoa to "marinate.".
- If veggies and add-ins aren't prepped yet, chop them while quinoa "marinates." Stir remaining ingredients into quinoa, serve. Can be served warm (fresh), at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 263.9, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 8.2
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baraka boy
bbaraka55@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is delicious and the vegetables are perfectly crisp.
Mohdmustafa Mustafa
mustafamohdmustafa81@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite summer recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Asynat Ayman
asynat16@yahoo.comI love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Victor Chibueze
victor-c0@yahoo.comThis salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.
adam jenkinson
j.adam61@gmail.comI'm always looking for new quinoa recipes and this one is a keeper. It's so flavorful and easy to make.
Furqan Zafar
zafar@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great make-ahead meal.
Victoria Akudo
a-v@hotmail.comI love the addition of feta cheese to this salad. It adds a nice salty flavor that balances out the sweetness of the vegetables.
Ali Shahzaman
ali2@hotmail.frThis salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect way to lighten up your summer meals.
Lipe khatun
khatun@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the vegetables are perfectly crisp.
Stefan Bejic
bejic_stefan18@yahoo.comThis is my new favorite summer salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Evan Paterson
e-p3@hotmail.frI made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Rupa Akthar
aktharrupa@hotmail.comThis summer quinoa salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of quinoa, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese is delicious and satisfying.