Best 2 Balsamic And Herb Quinoa Salad Recipes
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
HERBED QUINOA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 23m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, add the chicken stock, lemon juice and quinoa. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- For the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa and toss until all the ingredients are coated. Transfer the quinoa to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh herbs. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use about 1/3 of the amount called for in the recipe.
- If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute another type of vinegar, such as red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar. However, the flavor of the salad will be slightly different.
- If you're short on time, you can cook the quinoa ahead of time and let it cool completely before assembling the salad. This will save you time when you're ready to eat.
- This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. If you have any leftover quinoa from another meal, simply add it to the salad.
- This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The quinoa provides complex carbohydrates, the beans provide protein and fiber, and the vegetables provide vitamins and minerals.
Conclusion:
This balsamic and herb quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy quinoa. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover quinoa. The salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this balsamic and herb quinoa salad a try.
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