Best 4 Quinoa Salad With Peaches And Pickled Onions Recipes

Healthy and delicious, quinoa salad with peaches and pickled onions is a perfect summer dish. Packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, this salad combines sweet and savory flavors for a truly unique culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe offers an easy-to-follow guide for preparing this delectable dish. With its refreshing taste and vibrant colors, this salad is sure to become a favorite at your next potluck or backyard barbecue.

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

QUINOA WITH PEAS AND ONION

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Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the frozen. —Lori Panarella, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the cooked quinoa, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUINOA VEGGIE SALAD WITH ZESTY VINAIGRETTE

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Quinoa with various veggies and a zesty (and easy) vinaigrette that makes a wonderful salad dressing for any salad. I used one English cucumber instead of 2 normal cucumbers because we prefer the taste. Cook the quinoa with the water as you would normal rice (works in a rice cooker as well).

Provided by Randy Finger

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups quinoa
4 cups water
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup canola oil
2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ red onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, chopped

Steps:

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape the cooked quinoa into a large bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
Place the vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and mustard into a blender. Drizzle in the oil while blending at high speed until the dressing is thick.
Add the cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, and olives to the bowl with the quinoa. Pour the dressing overtop and gently fold until evenly mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 370.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

QUINOA VEGETABLE SALAD

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This is a wonderful dish--light and very tasty! My four kids (ages 2-7) ate it up and asked for more!

Provided by JANELLECOLE

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup diced (yellow or purple) onion
2 ½ cups water
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups quinoa
¾ cup diced fresh tomato
¾ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced yellow bell pepper
½ cup diced cucumber
½ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
¼ cup diced red onion
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Heat the canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic and 1/4 cup onion in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a boil; stir the quinoa into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain any remaining water from the quinoa with a mesh strainer and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until cold.
Stir the tomato, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, corn, and 1/4 cup red onion into the chilled quinoa. Season with cilantro, mint, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; gently stir until evenly mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 592.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

QUINOA SALAD WITH PEACHES AND PICKLED ONIONS

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Provided by Rebecca Jurkevich

Categories Salad Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Lunch Peach Quinoa Summer Healthy Bon Appétit Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups quinoa (any color) rinsed well
4 teaspoons kosher salt plus more
1 medium red onion, sliced 1/4" thick
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 large ripe firm peaches, cut into 1/2" pieces
1/2 bunch arugula, thick stems trimmed, leaves torn (about 2 cups)
2 cups small cherry tomatoes (about 1 pint), halved
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup 1/2" pieces chives, divided
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring quinoa and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Season with salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain, return quinoa to pan, and cover. Remove from heat and let sit 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and spread out on a rimmed baking sheet; let cool.
Meanwhile, place onion in a small bowl. Bring vinegar, sugar, and 4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Pour over onion and let stand 20 minutes. Drain, reserving pickling liquid.
Toss pickled onion, peaches, arugula, tomatoes, oil, 1/4 cup chives, and 3 tablespoons reserved pickling liquid in a large bowl; season with salt, pepper, and more pickling liquid, if desired. Fold in quinoa.
Serve salad topped with remaining 1/4 cup chives.
DO AHEAD: Quinoa salad can be made 6 hours ahead (do not add arugula and chives). Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and toss in arugula and chives just before serving.

Tips:

Choose the right quinoa: Different types of quinoa have slightly different textures and flavors. For this salad, we recommend using white or tri-color quinoa, as they have a light, fluffy texture that pairs well with the other ingredients.
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly: Rinsing the quinoa before cooking helps to remove any saponins, which are natural compounds that can give quinoa a bitter taste. To rinse the quinoa, simply place it in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it under cold water for about 30 seconds, or until the water runs clear.
Cook the quinoa according to package directions: Quinoa is typically cooked in a ratio of 1:2 (quinoa to water). Bring the water to a boil, then add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and all of the water has been absorbed.
Prepare the other ingredients while the quinoa is cooking: While the quinoa is cooking, you can prepare the other ingredients for the salad. This includes peeling and slicing the peaches, pickling the onions, and chopping the other vegetables.
Let the salad cool before serving: Once the quinoa is cooked and the other ingredients are prepared, let the salad cool for about 5 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This quinoa salad with peaches and pickled onions is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet peaches, tangy pickled onions, and crunchy vegetables makes this salad a hit with everyone. And because it is made with simple, wholesome ingredients, it is a healthy and satisfying choice as well.