EASY QUINOA SALAD

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This is an absolutely delicious and refreshing quinoa salad that I'm sure everyone will enjoy. It's fast and easy to prepare. It can be served with falafel, fish, or chicken. Enjoy!

Provided by Nana

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
½ cup quinoa
1 cup rinsed canned chickpeas
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and parsley in a large bowl. Stir in cooled quinoa.
  • Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper together in a separate small bowl. Pour over quinoa mixture; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 326 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Abu Talib
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I'm definitely going to make this salad again. It's a great healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


Tonya Aikens
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


Clement Ezeugo
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover quinoa and vegetables.


Durpan Poudel
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This salad is a great base recipe. I like to add different ingredients to it, depending on what I have on hand.


Kabita Dhimal
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out really mushy. I think I overcooked the quinoa.


Hafiz Sana Ullah Official
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The dressing for this salad is a bit too oily for my taste. I would use less oil next time.


Fazan Daniel
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I found that the quinoa was a bit too crunchy for my liking. I would cook it for a few minutes longer next time.


hbe256 ug
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more seasoning next time.


Dusty Tucker
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I love that this salad is gluten-free and vegan. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


Sk Bijoy
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


almoatassem sallam
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Deepika Thapa
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've added different vegetables and fruits to it, depending on what I have on hand.


Azhar Rehmam
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jeffrey Nelson
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Al Yaqin Cleaning Services
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I've tried many quinoa salad recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of flavors is just perfect.


Ssemwogerere Brian
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This quinoa salad is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love that it's healthy and delicious.