HERBED QUINOA SALAD

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Make and share this Herbed Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups peas or 1 1/2 cups green beans
3 cups cold cooked quinoa
1/2 cup crumbled low-fat goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped mint or 1/4 cup basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
1/3 cup chopped shallot
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon toasted cooled pine nuts

Steps:

  • To cook the quinoa: bring 2 cups of water or stock to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan.
  • Add 1 cup of quinoa.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until tender but not mushy.
  • Drain off any remaining liquid.
  • Fluff with a fork to separate the grains.
  • Allow to cool before combining in salad.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan over high heat, bring one quart water to a boil.
  • Add the peas.
  • Cook for about 4 minutes, or until tender; do not overcook.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Place the quinoa in a large bowl.
  • Add the peas, goat cheese, parsley, basil, tarragon and chives.
  • Toss lightly.
  • In a cup, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Pour over the salad.
  • Top with pine nuts.

SARAH AYUBA
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


S.S PRO GAMER
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I love this salad! It's so flavorful and healthy.


Rahul Chanda
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Chukwukere Abuchi
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad is delicious. The dressing is amazing.


MUGALU HATIM
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Shazil Rajpoot
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This salad is so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of the quinoa, vegetables, and herbs.


M Rahim Khan
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Dhan thapa Magar
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I love the addition of the feta cheese. It adds a nice salty flavor to the salad.


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


Mukesh Dahal
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Darius Cîrstea
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This salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish.


Susan Gilbert
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Alamin Ahammed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.


Zahid Chand
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've made it with different types of quinoa, vegetables, and herbs, and it's always delicious.


Ajoke Ayisat
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


besilent ever
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing.


Vxrtigo NZ
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This quinoa salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can customize it with different herbs and vegetables depending on what I have on hand.


Lenisha Mckay
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This herbed quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I especially liked the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brightened up the dish.


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