GLUTEN FREE QUINOA SALAD
A recipe me and my mom made up as we went when we first got into eating quinoa. With different variations you can make it vegetarian as well.
Provided by Maeleigh
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- First rinse and drain the Quinoa till the water runs clear to prevent a bitter taste in the finished product.
- Place the Quinoa in a medium sauce pot with the 2 cups or chicken stock, water or vegetable stock can be uses as well to make this vegetarian.
- Bring the Quinoa to a boil and then reduce to a simmer with the lid on.
- Simmer for around 20 minutes until the Quinoa germ is visible, The grain will be slightly chewy but not overly so. Time could vary depending on your stove and your brand of Quinoa some take less time while others take more. The water will be mostly if not completely absorbed when the Quinoa is done.
- Set the Quinoa aside when it's done to let it cool. Seed and then chop the cucumber and chop some tomato as well to garnish.
- Once the Quinoa is cooled add the cucumber as well as the olive oil. Use a zester to zest the lemon and then juice the lemon. Depending on the size of the lemon you may only need half the lemon.
- Add the salt and pepper to taste and mix the Quinoa together. Serve chilled with a garnish of tomato.
- It's not listed in the recipe but you may toast some pine nuts and add them as well. I omit them from this recipe because I'm allergic but my mother likes them in it.
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Momana Begum
[email protected]This salad is a great healthy option. It's filling and satisfying, but it's also low in calories and fat.
saleban yusuf
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad is amazing. The dressing is so flavorful and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.
Marwa Semaw
[email protected]This salad is delicious! The combination of flavors is perfect and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.
itz Adnan
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
fue ahmed
[email protected]This salad is a great healthy option. It's filling and satisfying, but it's also low in calories and fat.
Darlin Chicas
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad is amazing. The dressing is so flavorful and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.
MD Ibrahim Sek
[email protected]This salad is delicious! The combination of flavors is perfect and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.
Fazi Awan
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Laurel McNees
[email protected]This salad is a great healthy option. It's filling and satisfying, but it's also low in calories and fat.
Christine M
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad is amazing. The dressing is so flavorful and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.
CHRISTINE KATHAMBI
[email protected]This salad is delicious! The combination of flavors is perfect and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.
Toheed Ahmad
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Mariya Khadka
[email protected]This salad is a great healthy option. It's filling and satisfying, but it's also low in calories and fat.
Abdulai Kamare
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad is amazing. The dressing is so flavorful and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.
Ethan S
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Jada Rickert
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
wap ress
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and refreshing meal that's perfect for summer.