QUINOA SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS
This is an unusual and tasty high-protein grain salad. Quinoa is a grain that has almost no flavor, but the spices add zest. It's well worth trying, I make it often since discovering quinoa at my health food store.
Provided by NATALIE17
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Once done, scrape into a large bowl, and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Stir in the green onions, celery, raisins, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and sesame oil. Allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. Stir in the cilantro and pecans before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 71.9 mg, Sugar 6 g
QUINOA FRUIT SALAD
Make and share this Quinoa Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cuistot
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 5 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.8, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 19.7, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 7.6, Protein 9.4
QUINOA FRUIT SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: lemon juice, agave, water, orange juice, quinoa, blueberry, strawberry, banana, blackberry
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Lunch
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 9
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 60 grams
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