Best 6 Tomato Mint Quinoa Salad Recipes

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SUMMER QUINOA-TOMATO SALAD



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The fresh flavors of summer come together in this hearty and delicious vegetarian salad made with quinoa, tomatoes and red onion.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked quinoa
2 large tomatoes, quartered, cut into cubes
1/4 medium red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dash sugar
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cool cooked quinoa. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, toss tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, oil and vinegar. Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
  • Spread cooled cooked quinoa in large serving bowl or on small platter; spoon tomato salad over top. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  • Before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

QUINOA SALAD WITH MINT, ALMONDS AND CRANBERRIES



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Are you tired of eating your leftover Thanksgiving meal? If you are, try this recipe. It is healthy and delicious. The combination of the minty mint and the sweet cranberries are so refreshing, just like a dip in the pool.

Provided by ConnorsTasteBuds

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Kale Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup coarsely chopped mint leaves
½ cup dry-roasted almonds, unsalted
½ cup dried cranberries
1 cup coarsely chopped kale
½ cup sliced carrots
½ cup sliced celery
1 scallion, thinly sliced
18 grape tomatoes, halved
1 lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon lemon zest
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 13 minutes. Stir in olive oil; fluff quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Stir mint, almonds, dried cranberries, kale, carrots, celery, scallion, grape tomatoes, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 667.7 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

QUINOA-TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Prepare 1 cup quinoa as the label directs. Stir to cool slightly. Toss with 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, one 15-ounce can hearts of palm (drained, rinsed and sliced), 2 chopped scallions, 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of sugar; season with salt. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

TOMATO & MINT SALAD



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A fruity Sicilian olive oil brings out the best in this refreshing salad

Provided by Ursula Ferrigno

Categories     Lunch, Side dish, Supper

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

400g cherry tomato
1small red onion
handful of mint leaves
extra-virgin olive oil , for drizzling
a little lemon zest

Steps:

  • Halve the tomatoes and scatter over a large plate. Finely chop the red onion and tear up the mint leaves. Throw the onion and mint over the tomatoes. Can be kept, covered, 3-4 hours ahead. Just before serving, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, season with salt and ground black pepper and finely grate a little lemon zest over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

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     Tomato Salad

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

PARSLEY, MINT, AND QUINOA SALAD



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Serve this refreshing Parsley, Mint, and Quinoa Salad with tangy Greek yogurt, and scoop it all up with homemade pita chips.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 cups mint leaves
3/4 cup cooked quinoa (from about 1/2 cup dry)
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus fresh lemon juice
Extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt
3 whole-wheat pitas
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat (2 percent) plain Greek yogurt
Crushed red-pepper flakes and fleur de sel, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Toss together parsley, mint, quinoa, and zest in a bowl. Dress with oil, lemon juice, and coarse salt. Toss to coat.
  • Preheat broiler. Heat pitas until toasted, then rub with cut sides of garlic and brush with oil. Cut into wedges.
  • Mound yogurt on a platter. Drizzle generously with oil, and sprinkle with red-pepper flakes and fleur de sel. Serve salad with yogurt and pita chips.

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