BALSAMIC AND HERB QUINOA SALAD
Serve this cold salad as a delicious summer side to your favorite grilled meat or try it alone as a great light lunch. I have been experimenting a lot with quinoa recently, and this is by far my favorite recipe. It's such a nice, healthy alternative to pasta and rice!
Provided by suzyk
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups water, quinoa, and bouillon granules to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread quinoa onto a baking sheet and refrigerate until cooled, about 30 minutes. Rinse saucepan.
- Place lima beans into the saucepan and add enough water to cover beans by 1 inch; season with salt and pepper. Cover saucepan with a lid and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until beans are cooked through but still tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain water and rinse beans under cold water to stop the cooking process; refrigerate until cool, about 10 minutes.
- Cook and stir almonds in a skillet over medium heat until toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and cool almonds to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
- Mix quinoa, lima beans, almonds, tomatoes, scallions, and mozzarella cheese together in a large bowl.
- Whisk vinegar, almond oil, olive oil, Italian seasoning, basil, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until smooth; pour over quinoa mixture and stir to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 307.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
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Namuli Mary
[email protected]This salad looks delicious! I'm definitely going to make it soon.
Jadie Engel
[email protected]Can't wait to try this salad!
Hamza Khushik
[email protected]I'm going to try this salad with different types of herbs next time.
Ulinda Toahty
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.
Roy Pp
[email protected]I love the pop of color that the tomatoes and cucumbers add to this salad.
Ajay Lobdell
[email protected]This salad is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.
Marv
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Stanley Juni
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead lunch or dinner option. It's also really easy to customize to your own liking.
Ju Nin
[email protected]Yum! This salad is a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Knuckles The Echidna
[email protected]This salad is so delicious and healthy! I love that it's packed with protein and fiber.
Nooble
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and veggies.
Khan Jan Khan Janan
[email protected]The herbs really make this salad special. I used a combination of basil, thyme, and oregano, but you can use any herbs you like.
Wan jih
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit at potlucks.
Hasib Sohail
[email protected]I love how versatile this salad is. I added some grilled chicken and avocado to make it a complete meal.
Its me Daku
[email protected]The balsamic and herb flavors in this salad are perfectly balanced, creating a refreshing and flavorful side dish. Definitely a keeper!
Rouche Hargrove
[email protected]This quinoa salad is a delightful explosion of flavors! The combination of tangy balsamic vinegar, fragrant herbs, and tender quinoa makes every bite a culinary adventure.