Quinoa Grape And Prune Salad Food

GREEN GRAPE AND AVOCADO QUINOA SALAD

Green Grape and Avocado Quinoa Salad image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Zest and juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
2 cups green grapes, halved
1 1/2 cups diced cucumbers
1/2 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice and olive oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Toss the quinoa, grapes, cucumbers, mint, parsley, scallions and avocados together with the dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

QUINOA SALAD

Quinoa Salad image

Make and share this Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Battle in Seattle

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded & diced small
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisin
2/3 cup almonds or 2/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted & chopped
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup carrot, grated
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Rinse quinoa in cold water; drain well.
Combine quinoa with water in a medium-sized saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
Cook for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. (Or, you may cook in rice cooker. Use same proportions as above.).
Remove quinoa from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove lid, fluff with fork, and cool quinoa to room temperature.
Combine cooked quinoa with the rest of ingredients, toss well, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.4, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 995.3, Carbohydrate 67.5, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 13.1, Protein 15.8

GRAPE AND QUINOA SALAD

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A nice preparation for quinoa. The roasted grapes develop a really nice flavor and add a great dimension. I found this on a recipe card at the grocery.

Provided by Starrynews

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups chicken broth or 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa
2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup dried currant
1/3 cup slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon shallot, finely diced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Prepare the quinoa by bringing the chicken broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes. Fluff quinoa.
Combine grapes, 1 T olive oil, and 1 T balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Spread grapes out on a rimmed baking sheet (it develops some liquid) and bake 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool.
Combine quinoa, grapes and their liquid, feta cheese, dried currants, slivered almonds, parsley, and shallot, and mix well.
Combine remaining 1 T olive oil and 1 T balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Drizzle oil and vinegar mixture over quinoa and toss to coat.
Serve room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 385.6, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 15.2, Protein 10