Colorful Quinoa Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

COLORFUL QUINOA SALAD



Colorful Quinoa Salad image

My youngest daughter recently learned she has to avoid gluten, dairy and eggs, which gave me a new challenge in the kitchen. I put this quinoa salad together as a side we could all share. We love it for leftovers, too. -Catherine Turnbull, Burlington, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups fresh baby spinach, thinly sliced
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 medium sweet orange pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Stir spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and green onions into quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Drizzle over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY QUINOA SALAD



Easy Quinoa Salad image

This is an absolutely delicious and refreshing quinoa salad that I'm sure everyone will enjoy. It's fast and easy to prepare. It can be served with falafel, fish, or chicken. Enjoy!

Provided by Nana

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
½ cup quinoa
1 cup rinsed canned chickpeas
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and parsley in a large bowl. Stir in cooled quinoa.
  • Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper together in a separate small bowl. Pour over quinoa mixture; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 326 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

COLORFUL QUINOA SALAD



Colorful Quinoa Salad image

Add some color and great flavors to your meal with Colorful Quinoa Salad from My Food and Family! This quinoa salad includes red peppers, corn and more.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Superfood Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 can (14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 can (11 oz.) corn, drained
1 red pepper, chopped
5 green onions, sliced
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Baked Cooked Ham, finely chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Bring quinoa and broth to boil in medium saucepan; cover. Simmer on low heat 15 min. or until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed; spoon into medium bowl. Cool.
  • Add remaining ingredients just before serving; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

COLORFUL TOMATO AND QUINOA SALAD



Colorful Tomato and Quinoa Salad image

I saw red, orange and yellow tomatoes at the grocery store the other day and instantly pictured this recipe. If you can't find orange or yellow tomatoes, you can just use red tomatoes or some other vegetables in different colors. For more healthy gluten-free recipes, please visit my blog, www.innerharmonynutrition.com.

Provided by InnerHarmonyNutriti

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup quinoa
2 small tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 small orange tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 small yellow tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 red onion, minced
1/4 cup of fresh mint, basil or 1/4 cup dill, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 cup water and quinoa in a saucepan, bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until all water is absorbed, for about 10 - 15 minutes. Cool the quinoa. (You can cook a larger amount of quinoa and save it for other uses.).
  • In a bowl, mix quinoa and all the other ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until it is cold.
  • Infuse love and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 31.6, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 3.6

More about "colorful quinoa salad recipes"

QUINOA SALAD RECIPES | COOKING LIGHT
quinoa-salad-recipes-cooking-light image
Web 2014-08-19 Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 to 14 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Yield: about 3 cups cooked quinoa. Per cooked cup: 220 calories, 8g protein, 5g fiber. First …
From cookinglight.com


BEST QUINOA SALAD RECIPES - FIT FOODIE FINDS
best-quinoa-salad-recipes-fit-foodie-finds image
Web 2019-02-26 Place 1 cup of uncooked quinoa into a sieve or colander and rinse with water. Shake off access water and place into a medium saucepan. Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan over medium/high heat …
From fitfoodiefinds.com


COLOURFUL QUINOA SALAD - CANADA'S FOOD GUIDE
colourful-quinoa-salad-canadas-food-guide image

From food-guide.canada.ca


FAVORITE QUINOA SALAD RECIPE - COOKIE AND KATE
favorite-quinoa-salad-recipe-cookie-and-kate image
Web Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed in a fine-mesh colander 2 cups water 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped 1 medium red bell …
From cookieandkate.com


THE COLORFUL & BEST QUINOA SALAD RECIPE | EGGLESS …
the-colorful-best-quinoa-salad-recipe-eggless image
Web 2020-12-06 Ingredients for Salad: 3 cups cooked quinoa 1 and 1/2 cups corn 1 cup cooked chickpeas 1/2 cup sliced black olives, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup diced zucchini 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1 medium size …
From egglesscooking.com


COLORFUL QUINOA SALAD - THE COOK'S COOK
Web Preparation. 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). 2. Spread the seeds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toast in the oven for 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Pour …
From thecookscook.com
Estimated Reading Time 2 mins


BEST COLOURFUL QUINOA SALAD RECIPES | FOOD NETWORK …
Web 2016-05-16 Pour them into the bowl and set aside to cool. In a saucepan over high heat, bring broth, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) of salt and quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and …
From foodnetwork.ca
2.7/5 (122)


15 QUINOA SALAD RECIPES | TASTE OF HOME
Web 2018-10-11 15 Quinoa Salad Recipes Summer Salad by the Lake. I came up with this recipe to show appreciation to all the teachers at my son’s school. The... Asian Quinoa …
From tasteofhome.com
Estimated Reading Time 4 mins


52 EASY AND TASTY COLORFUL SALAD RECIPES BY HOME COOKS
Web 52 homemade recipes for colorful salad from the biggest global cooking community! See recipes for Colorful Middle Eastern Salad too.
From cookpad.com


SIMPLE AND COLORFUL QUINOA SALAD | RECIPE
Web 2021-05-16 Prepare the Salad. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Combine quinoa, dried cranberries, string beans, almonds, and scallions in a large bowl. Mix well. …
From kosher.com


34 EASY CRANBERRY SALAD RECIPES FOR THANKSGIVING
Web With broccoli slaw, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, green onions, and a delicious homemade dressing, it’s a side dish must-have for Thanksgiving. 20. Carrot Cranberry …
From housewivesoffrederickcounty.com


COLORFUL QUINOA SALAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
Web In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large …
From preprod.tasteofhome.com


COLORFUL QUINOA SALAD — DOMAN INTERNATIONAL® OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Web 2020-10-06 Cooking the quinoa: ratio of quinoa grain to water (1:1). Bring it to a boil and stir a couple times. When the water is bubbling, reduce the flame to a minimum and let …
From domaninternational.org


COLORFUL QUINOA SALAD WITH VEGETABLES RECIPE | EAT SMARTER USA
Web Preparation steps 1.. Rinse the chickpeas and drain. Mix with 1 tablespoon oil, salt, pepper and cumin. Fry in a hot pan over high heat... 2.. Peel and chop the onion. Heat 1 …
From eatsmarter.com


WARM COLORFUL QUINOA SALAD | COOK FOR YOUR LIFE
Web Cover, turn the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Take off the heat and set aside, covered, until you are ready to use it.2. While the quinoa is cooking, heat the remaining …
From cookforyourlife.org


COLORFUL QUINOA SALAD WITH FETA - VEGELICIOUS KITCHEN
Web 2019-05-08 Combine cucumber rounds, red onion, yellow bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives and optional fresh oregano in another bowl. Stir the veggies into the …
From vegeliciouskitchen.com


COLORFUL QUINOA SALAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME
Web In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large …
From stage.tasteofhome.com


RED QUINOA BUTTERNUT SQUASH KALE SALAD RECIPE | XX PHOTOZ SITE
Web Red Quinoa Butternut Squash Kale Spring Onion Blueberries Parsley. Red Quinoa Butternut Squash Kale Spring Onion Blueberries Parsley
From xxphotoz.com


COLORFUL QUICK QUINOA GRECIAN SALAD RECIPE | MYRECIPES
Web Directions. Step 1. Place quinoa in a large bowl; cover with water. Let stand 5 minutes; rinse well, and drain. Step 2. Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in quinoa. …
From myrecipes.com


COLORFUL QUINOA SALAD | SAVORY
Web 1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Cool slightly. 2. Seed and thinly slice the peppers. Thinly slice the cucumbers. Chop the parsley. 3. In a large bowl, toss the …
From savoryonline.com


COLORFUL CUMIN QUINOA SALAD - HEALTHYFOODFORLIVING.COM
Web 2021-10-13 In a medium bowl, combine the warm cooked quinoa, mango, red bell pepper, black beans, avocado if using, scallions, and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together the …
From healthyfoodforliving.com


Related Search