Shaytards Quinoa Salad Food

QUINOA SALAD

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Quinoa, a "new" ingredient that has been around for thousands of years, is a tiny, high-protein grain from South America. It's nicknamed the "wonder grain" because it cooks more quickly than rice, is virtually foolproof, and is lighter and more nutritious than other grains.

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

12 cups water
1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
5 pickling cucumbers, peeled, ends trimmed, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and diced
1 bunch Italian parsley leaves, chopped
2 bunches mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 heads endive, trimmed and separated into individual spears
1 avocado, peeled, seeded and diced, for garnish

Steps:

Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir once, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, over medium heat for 12 minutes. Strain and rinse well with cold water, shaking the sieve well to remove all moisture.
When dry, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, onion, tomato, parsley, mint, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and toss well. Spoon onto endive spears, top with avocado, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 467 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 4 grams

QUINOA SALAD

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When it comes to antioxidants in food, people often think of fruit and vegetables, but colorful grains and beans are also an excellent source. Red and black quinoa have higher amounts of polyphenols and antioxidant activity than regular quinoa. This salad calls no only for colorful quinoa and black beans but also some antioxidant-rich veggies, olives, herbs, and spices

Provided by Dr. Trevor Cates

Categories Salad

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup cooked black beans (or 1/2 cup cooked black beans and 1/2 cup cooked garbanzo beans)
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives (or Kalamata olives)
4 red radishes, chopped
1/4 cup raw organic pumpkin seeds
3 cups cooked and cooled quinoa, red, black or tricolored
3 to 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or other fresh herb of choice)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin ((optional))
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1/8 tsp Himalayan salt or Celtic sea salt (or more to taste)
Mixed Greens, or spinach, for serving

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together the beans, cucumber, olives, radishes, and pumpkin seeds. Add the quinoa and stir to mix.
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, mint, parsley, lemon juice, cumin, garlic, and salt. Pour over the quinoa mix and toss to coat. Serve over a bed of greens.

WHOLE FOODS QUINOA SALAD

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A delicious, healthy, gluten free salad to eat all week.

Provided by Karen Kelly

Categories Salad

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 small red pepper (diced small)
1/4 red onion (diced small)
1/2 cup flaked (unsweetened coconut)
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 cup frozen edamame (thawed)
1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
1 cup sunflowers sprouts (optional, washed and chopped)
Dressing:
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
juice and zest of 2 limes
1 1/2 tbsp honey
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
Put all ingredients for dressing in a mason jar and shake well.
In a large bowl toss all remaining ingredients. Add the cooled quinoa and top with dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 12 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUTHWEST QUINOA SALAD

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Quinoa is the new superfood on the block that has everyone buzzing. My Southwest Quinoa salad will have your tastebuds singing and if the saying "you eat with your eyes" is true, then this salad is a veritiable feast for the eyes!

Provided by Christina Hitchcock

Categories Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups quinoa (prepared according to package directions)
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp cumin
1 tsp minced garlic
salt and pepper

Steps:

Cook quinoa per package instructions, then let cool. While quinoa cooks, prepare other ingredients.
In large bowl, combine vegetables and cooled quinoa.
In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Pour dressing into salad and stir to distribute.
Serve warm or let chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 66 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving