Cold Quinoa Salad Recipes

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.

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.

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium sized pot over medium heat. Rinse and drain quinoa, and saute in oil until it starts to turn golden brown. Add 2 cups water and soy sauce to taste, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 mins. Add lemon juice, toss with a fork and let cool. In a large bowl, toss quinoa, chopped vegetables, garlic, mint, and seasonings. Chill, and serve with generous dollups of yogurt on top and sprigs of fresh mint.

Steps:

• Cook quinoa with water following package directions.
• Chop pepper, carrots and onions into matchstick sized pieces. place in bowl.
• Add drained beans and cooked quinoa.
• Add seasoning and vinaigrette and mix well.
• May add more or less vinaigrette to taste. I prefer moist but not too wet.