SUMMER QUINOA SALAD
My son has celiac disease & one of his favorite summer foods is pasta salad. So, I've tweaked one of my favorite pasta salad recipes, so he can enjoy it too. The beauty of this recipe is its infinite possibilities. I never make it the same way twice. In this recipe, I've listed all of the add-ins I've used (never all at once), but feel free to make it your own. Many non-GF friends have asked for the recipe, so here it is...
Provided by gemini jodi
Categories Grains
Time 45m
Yield 8 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat water (salted, if you want) in large saucepan to boiling & add quinoa. Cook 15 minutes or until cooked (follow directions on quinoa package, cooking times vary by type of quinoa). Once cooked, fluff & put in large mixing bowl to cool.
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt & pepper, herbs & garlic in blender or whisk well in small mixing bowl. Pour this mixture (viniagrette) over quinoa to "marinate.".
- If veggies and add-ins aren't prepped yet, chop them while quinoa "marinates." Stir remaining ingredients into quinoa, serve. Can be served warm (fresh), at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 263.9, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 8.2
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Christy Vergara
[email protected]This salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste, and the quinoa was a little too chewy. I think I'll stick to my regular quinoa salad recipe in the future.
DIVINE SOMTO CHIKEZIE
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for both lunch and dinner, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Anila Memon
[email protected]So good! I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the unique flavors and the quinoa made it a nice change from the usual pasta or potato salads.
Hamza Bhatti
[email protected]This quinoa salad is a refreshing and flavorful twist on a classic dish. I love the combination of sweet and savory ingredients, and the dressing is tangy and perfectly balanced. I also appreciate that this salad is easy to make and can be tailored t