MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD
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
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 MEDITERRANEANA
Steps:
- Cover quinoa with 4 cups of water and rub the grains between the palm of your hands for 2 seconds. Drain and repeat the process 1 more time.
- Bring 4 1/2 cups water to a boil; add quinoa, sea salt, and olive oil. Cover, lower heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Let cool, then fluff with a fork. Add the artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, spinach, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and Greek dressing, and toss to mix well. Sprinkle with pine nuts and goat feta.
- Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl. Check and adjust the seasonings.
MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA
This colorful quinoa dish is easy to cook, and my toddler loves it!
Provided by CHEESEWEASEL
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and red, green and yellow peppers; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook for about 2 more minutes. Stir in the quinoa, vegetable stock, and tomato puree.
- Return to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, or until quinoa grains are soft. Stir in the diced tomatoes and season with Italian seasoning. Cook until heated through, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 486.6 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
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