TOMATO-MINT QUINOA SALAD

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Even for non-vegetarians, quinoa is a great change to rice or pasta. I've been trying to think of more dishes using quinoa and came up with this salad.

Provided by SunFlower

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ½ cups water
1 ¼ cups quinoa
⅓ cup raisins
1 pinch salt
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium onion, minced
10 radishes, quartered
½ cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in a small saucepan. Pour in quinoa, raisins, and a pinch of salt. Cover, and let simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, then remove from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Toss together the tomatoes, onion, radish, cucumber, and almonds in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled quinoa, then season with mint, parsley, cumin, lime juice, sesame oil, and salt. Chill 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 178.2 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

mukuka chutu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Aayush Khadka
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I love how versatile this salad is. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Philip Akaiso
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Nadeem Bhatti
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I love the pop of color that the tomatoes and mint add to this salad.


Aaron Englehart
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Waqar Nasir
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I've never had a quinoa salad before, but this one was amazing!


Aj FIELDS
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Stephanie Kegalj
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I love the tangy dressing on this salad. It really brings out the flavor of the tomatoes and mint.


Sara Evans
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Dean Hopkins
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to transport and everyone loved it.


Chdhsy Udsuhx
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the tomatoes, mint, and quinoa.


renagade raider
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Greg Sauder
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This salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the tomatoes, mint, and quinoa.