QUINOA SUMMER SALAD

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If you are looking for something different and distinct to bring to a summer barbeque, you have found the perfect recipe. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian. The lack of allergy-inducing ingredients does not reflect the intense sensory-flavor experience you and your guests will enjoy.

Provided by Laura Violet

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
1 cup white quinoa
1 cup red quinoa
1 ½ large red onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
12 grinds black pepper from a grinder
¼ cup olive oil
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a pot; add white quinoa and red quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, 15 minutes. Set quinoa aside to cool while you complete the remaining steps.
  • Combine red onions, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir in white and red quinoa.
  • Whisk olive oil and lime juice together in a separate bowl; pour over quinoa mixture. Stir to coat. Add cilantro and stir to incorporate. Cover salad and refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 235.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Beverly Jezek
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I'm allergic to watermelon, so I'll have to leave that out. But the rest of the salad looks delicious.


Desaray Sinsun
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I'm not a big fan of summer salads, but this one looks really good. I might have to give it a try.


Ivie Robb
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This salad looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


mugarura joseph
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I'm not sure about the combination of quinoa and watermelon, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Carter Mayar
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was amazing! It's a great way to get some extra protein in.


Marzieh Ghaderi
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This salad is so easy to make! I love that I can just throw everything together in one bowl.


Saddam Malik
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


Dua Jutt
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I always have some on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Jessica Winum
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I love the vibrant colors of this salad! It's so inviting and refreshing.


Khawar S
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This quinoa summer salad is a refreshing and delicious dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of quinoa, fresh vegetables, and herbs is flavorful and satisfying.