Summer Fruit Quinoa Salad Recipe By Tasty Food

QUINOA FRUIT SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the water and orange juice to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
• Add the lemon juice and agave to a large mason jar and stir to combine.
• Add the blueberries, strawberries, banana, blackberries, and cooked quinoa to the jar and screw on the lid.
• Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat, up to 5 days
• Give the mason jar a good shake to mix and use a fork or spoon to stir as needed.
• Enjoy!

QUINOA FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• To make 2 cups of cooked quinoa, measure out 2/3 cup of dry quinoa. Wash very well until water runs clear in a fine mesh colander.This removes the bitter taste from quinoa seed. This natural coating of a substance is called saponin. Saponin has a bitter flavor which discourages birds from eating it so wash well. To cook the quinoa, you will use a 2:1 ratio of liquid to quinoa, or 1 and 1/3 cups of water for 2/3 cup of dry quinoa.
• Cook quinoa per label directions, which is generally bringup to a boil and then simmer for about 10-15 minutes with a lid or until allthe water is absorbed and the quinoa is light and fluffy. Set aside with lid onfor 5 minutes and then fluff with a fork. If you are cooking a large amount ofquinoa it can take up to 2 minutes to cook. Quinoa is done cooking when thetiny spiral (the germ) separates and curls around the seed. You can cook your quinoa the day before and store inrefrigerator or make the day of and cool in the freezer to assist with coolingprocess.
• In a small bowl mix together your lime (or lemon juice), orange juice, zest of lemon (or lime) and honey until honey is incorporatedChop up your grapes, mangoes, pineapple, apricots, cherries and add your washed blueberries to your cooked and cooled quinoa.
• Add your citrus honey dressing to the quinoa and fresh fruit mixture, add chopped mint and mix well. Serve and enjoy.

SUMMER FRUIT QUINOA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a small saucepan bring water and orange juice to a boil then add quinoa, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
• Add quinoa to a bowl. Top with strawberries, blueberries, and mangoes.
• In a small bowl, mix lime juice, and honey. Drizzle dressing over the quinoa and mix.
• Top with basil.
• Enjoy!

THAI QUINOA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water and vegetable stock to a boil, then add quinoa. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
• In a bowl, combine quinoa, carrots, red pepper, cucumber, purple cabbage, and edamame.
• In a small bowl, mix water, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, olive oil, honey, and peanut butter. Drizzle dressing over the quinoa.
• Top with green onions and crushed peanuts.
• Enjoy!

SUMMER QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the quinoa and water to boil. When the water boils, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the water is absorbed, approximately 10 minutes. When cooked, quinoa has a texture similar to perfectly cooked pasta, or rice. Strain and rinse well under cold water.
• While the quinoa is cooking, in a skillet heat olive oil over medium heat and saute the onions until transparent.
• Prepare the vinaigrette by combining the ingredients and whisking.
• In a large salad bowl, toss all of the ingredients together, including caramelized onions and the vinaigrette.

SUMMER FRUIT QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Put the quinoa in a medium saucepan and cover with 300ml water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 mins or until the quinoa is tender. Drain off any excess liquid and set aside to cool.
• Add the fruit, hazelnuts, herbs and seasoning to the cooled quinoa.
• Whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice. Pour over the salad and mix thoroughly.

SUMMER-FRESH QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine water and tomatoes; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and chop tomatoes; add to quinoa. Stir in the cucumber, peppers, onions, cheese and 1/4 cup salad dressing., Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in remaining salad dressing.

QUINOA FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• in a medium bowl soak the raisins and apricots in warm water for 5 minute drain and set aside.
• in a 2qt saucepan bring 2 cups water, the quinoa and 1/2 tsp of salt to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is translucent and tender. 10-15 minute (The outer germ rings of the grain will remain chewy and white. Some germ rings may separate from the grain and will look like white squiggles) Immediately fluff the quinoa with a fork and turn out onto a baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
• finely grate the zest from the lemon and then squeeze 1 tbs of juice.
• In a small bowl whisk the lemon zest and juice with the olive oil, coriander, cumin, paprika, and 1/4tsp salt.
• In a large bowl, toss the vinaigrette you just made with the quinoa, raisins, apricots, avocados, scallions and almonds.

QUINOA SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a pot; add white quinoa and red quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, 15 minutes. Set quinoa aside to cool while you complete the remaining steps.
• Combine red onions, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir in white and red quinoa.
• Whisk olive oil and lime juice together in a separate bowl; pour over quinoa mixture. Stir to coat. Add cilantro and stir to incorporate. Cover salad and refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 4 hours.