Zesty Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD

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An easy to make light salad that can be served with or without chicken for vegetarians.

Provided by Coulter

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 large cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces
1 large red onion, diced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
½ cup chopped kalamata olives
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

Bring the water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the garlic clove and scrape the quinoa into a large bowl.
Gently stir the chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt into the quinoa. Drizzle with the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Stir until evenly mixed. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 713.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

QUINOA VEGGIE SALAD WITH ZESTY VINAIGRETTE

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Quinoa with various veggies and a zesty (and easy) vinaigrette that makes a wonderful salad dressing for any salad. I used one English cucumber instead of 2 normal cucumbers because we prefer the taste. Cook the quinoa with the water as you would normal rice (works in a rice cooker as well).

Provided by Randy Finger

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups quinoa
4 cups water
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup canola oil
2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ red onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, chopped

Steps:

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape the cooked quinoa into a large bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
Place the vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and mustard into a blender. Drizzle in the oil while blending at high speed until the dressing is thick.
Add the cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, and olives to the bowl with the quinoa. Pour the dressing overtop and gently fold until evenly mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 370.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD

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This bright and colorful salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!

Provided by scrumdiddly

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
5 green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 674.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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