Best 8 Curried Quinoa Salad Recipes

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In the realm of healthy and flavorful dishes, curried quinoa salad emerges as a vibrant and delectable culinary creation. This article embarks on a journey to guide you through the culinary landscape, unveiling the secrets to crafting the perfect curried quinoa salad. Discover tantalizing combinations of spices, the art of selecting fresh ingredients, and innovative techniques to elevate this dish beyond the ordinary. Let us unravel the culinary tapestry and explore the nuances of creating a curried quinoa salad that delights the palate and nourishes the soul.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD



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Quinoa is such a fantastic salad base-it's full of protein, it adds a nutty flavor, and it's the perfect vehicle to soak up any kind of dressing. If you like a little more heat, add more cayenne or curry to the dressing. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable or chicken broth
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, diced
1/3 cup diced red onion
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., Add tomatoes, cucumber and onion to quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 2 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD WITH MANGO



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Categories     Onion     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mango     Quinoa     Curry     Cucumber     Spinach     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quinoa (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mango chutney, chopped if chunky
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup chopped peeled mango plus mango spears for garnish
1 cup chopped unpeeled English hothouse cucumber
5 tablespoons chopped green onions, divided
2 cups (packed) baby spinach

Steps:

  • Cook quinoa in medium pot of boiling salted water over medium heat until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Drain well; cool. Transfer to medium bowl.
  • Meanwhile, whisk oil and next 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add chopped mango, cucumber, 4 tablespoons green onions, and 1/4 cup dressing to quinoa; toss to coat. Divide spinach between 2 plates. Spoon quinoa salad over spinach. Garnish with mango spears and 1 tablespoon green onions. Drizzle with remaining dressing; serve.
  • To chop a mango:
  • Cut mango in half lengthwise, slicing around the pit. Cut a half-inch grid into flesh of each half. Using your thumbs, push up skin side so cubes stick out. Slice off cubes at base.

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD WITH YOGURT-CUMIN DRESSING



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This is a "flexitarian" recipe - meaning, it's readily adaptable to a vegetarian/non-vegetarian version - a boon for those who have to deal with both in a household. While this recipe is vegetarian, the author, Dawn Jackson Blatner, says 4 ozs of cooked salmon or tuna can be used instead of the chickpeas. Check your quinoa package for prep information - usually quinoa needs to be washed to get rid of a bitter coating, although it sometimes comes pre-washed.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, well-rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons curry powder or 2 teaspoons garam masala
8 green onions, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon hot chili sauce (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together all the dressing ingredients. Refrigerate.
  • Heat the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa and curry powder or garam masala, lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes (water should be absorbed).
  • Meanwhile, combine the green onions, chickpeas, carrots and cranberries in a large bowl.
  • When the quinoa is done, either toss with the veggies or place on plates and top with the veggies.
  • Serve drizzled with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 770.6, Carbohydrate 91, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 9.1, Protein 21.4

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD



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Mango, cucumber, and mint are just a few of the ingredients that make up this summery quinoa salad. Topped with a curried yogurt dressing, curry powder, and lime zest, this is a side dish that tastes great with just about everything.

Provided by mkinshella

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 ½ cups quinoa
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 cup cucumber, sliced
1 cup chopped mango
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring vegetable broth, quinoa, and salt to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid has absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes; uncover and fluff quinoa with fork.
  • Whisk yogurt, canola oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, and curry powder together in a bowl until combined; pour over quinoa and toss until coated.
  • Transfer dressed quinoa to a serving dish and top with cucumbers, mangos, cranberries, mint, and almonds; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 259.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD WITH MANGO



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This easy recipe combines the pungent flavors of curry and mango for a filling and delicious dish that will have everyone going back for seconds!

Provided by Cinderella

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups chicken stock
¾ cup quinoa
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring chicken stock, quinoa, curry powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Once done, scrape the quinoa into a shallow dish and allow to cool to room temperature. Stir in the mango and green onions. Serve either at room temperature or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 552.7 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD



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Mmm curried Quinoa.. really, how can you go wrong with this? For a full lunch add some chicken or tofu.

Provided by kelly in TO

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup quinoa, rinsed & drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt & pepper, each
1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/4 cup toasted cashews, chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Toast the Quinoa in a frying pan for about 5 minutes or until it begins to pop.
  • Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan and add toasted quinoa.
  • Cover and simmer over a medium heat for about 15 - 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Put quinoa in a large bowl and let cool.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and add onion, fry onion over a medium heat until the onion begins to soften, add curry powder and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Whisk together in a bowl the remaining oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper and pour over quinoa. Stir in reserved onion mixture, carrot, red pepper, apricots, cashews, green onion, and parsley.
  • Serve.

SWEET CURRIED CHICKEN AND QUINOA SALAD



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Delicious as a cool summer supper salad, but yummy all year 'round.

Provided by Gin Acosta

Categories     Chicken Salads

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 c water
1/3 c mayonnaise (or more to taste)
1/3 c lite sour cream (or more to taste)
1 tsp sugar (or more to taste)
3 tsp curry powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt (or more to taste)
1 1/2 c thinly sliced celery
1/3 c minced green onions
1/3 c golden raisins ( or more to your liking)
baby spinach leaves
5 c baked and cut up chicken breast

Steps:

  • 1. Bring water to a boil in saucepan over high heat. Stir in quinoa, reduce heat to med-low, cover and simmer 15-18 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed. Place in a fine mesh sieve and run under cold water to cool quickly. Shake off excess liquid. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, curry, cumin and salt. Stir until well blended. Stir in celery, onions and raisins. Add chicken, almonds and quinoa. Toss and let stand 10 minutes to absorb flavors and allow quinoa to turn yellow slightly. Serve on bed of fresh spinach leaves. Serves 6

ROASTED CURRIED CAULIFLOWER-QUINOA SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cauliflower (about 1 3/4 lb.), cut into 1-inch florets (about 6 cups)
2 1/2 cups seedless red grapes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (not nonfat)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped roasted, unsalted cashews
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, optional

Steps:

  • Place a rack in center of oven and preheat to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Toss cauliflower and 2 cups grapes with 1 Tbsp. oil and arrange in a single layer on baking sheet. Roast, stirring occasionally, until grapes are slightly wilted and cauliflower is golden brown and tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Stir 1/2 tsp. salt into a small pan with 1 cup water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Halve remaining 1/2 cup grapes and pulse in a food processor with yogurt, curry, cumin, lime juice, remaining 2 tsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper until mixture is slightly chunky.
  • Toss quinoa with 3 Tbsp. dressing and cilantro. Divide among 4 plates and top with roasted cauliflower, cashews and chicken, if desired. Drizzle with remaining dressing, season with additional salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the salad. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, celery, cucumbers, onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
  • Cook the quinoa properly. Quinoa is a delicate grain, so it's important to cook it carefully. Be sure to rinse the quinoa well before cooking, and then follow the package directions for cooking.
  • Use a flavorful dressing. The dressing is what really brings the salad together, so don't skimp on it. A good dressing should be flavorful and tangy, with a balance of sweet and sour. Some good options include a vinaigrette, a yogurt-based dressing, or a citrus-based dressing.
  • Let the salad chill before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Curried quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With a variety of vegetables, a flavorful dressing, and a little bit of time, you can create a salad that is both satisfying and nutritious.

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