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

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.

Muhammad Zakir Hussain
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Don't waste your time with this recipe. It's not worth the effort.


lucy Keevers
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out nothing like the picture. It was bland and unappetizing.


tear chanel
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This recipe was a disaster! The quinoa was mushy, the peaches were too tart, and the pickled onions were overpowering.


Azka Khan
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Meh. It was okay, but I wouldn't make it again.


Camiliana Mata
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Not a fan of quinoa, but this salad was surprisingly good. The peaches and pickled onions really elevated the flavor.


MH. Gamer
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A bit too tangy for my taste. I would use less vinegar in the pickled onion recipe next time.


Arbaz sidhu
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This salad is a keeper! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I'll be making it again and again.


Forhad Vai
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Easy to make and packed with flavor. I've already shared the recipe with my friends.


Zukhanye Silinga
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Great balance of flavors and textures.


Ashlynn tidsburys
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This was a great recipe to use up some leftover quinoa. I added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch, and it was delicious!


Bishwajeet Bishwajeet
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Loved the flavors of this salad! The pickled onions added a nice bite, and the peaches gave it a touch of sweetness. Will definitely make again.


Shah Saud
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This quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet peaches, tangy pickled onions, and nutty quinoa was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.