Thursday, July 5, 2012

Quinoa Salad


I recently started cooking with Quinoa. It is a grain with the highest protein count of all the grains available.
The family loved this. I went to have some leftovers the next day and it was all gone.

Here is the recipe I followed for cooking it and then I added what I had available. Delish!

Quinoa Salad

Cooking the Quinoa:
Take one cup of quinoa and soak it in cold water for five minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly through a fine mesh strainer. Put in a saucepan and add 1 1/2 cups of water and a dash of salt. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer on very low for 15 minutes. When time is up leave the lid on and let sit at least five minutes. After than fluff with a fork.

To Make the Salad
I drizzled generously with olive oil and squeezed the juice of one large lemon and added salt and pepper. I then added some barely cooked chopped green beans, some toasted cashews I had on hand, crumbled feta, diced tomatoes and chopped fresh chives from the garden. I also chopped up some fresh parsley. Mixed well and put in the fridge for a few hours.
The options are endless for this salad. Any fresh veggies you have on hand you think might taste good. Enjoy!!

26 comments:

  1. Looks so good! I am always looking for new salad recipes! Thanks!

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  2. Am having a "salad" luncheon later this week.....will be adding this to the menu!!

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  3. sounds yummy, and so pretty

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  4. I am trying to eat more grains and your salad sounds perfect for me. Today I am making tabbouli with cracked bulgar wheat and lots of veggies.

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  5. We love this too! Are you back from your trip? Hope you had a fantastic time!!!!

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  6. I've heard of this. But have never eaten it.
    All your ingredients sound good. But... I don't know if I'll be trying it or not.
    I get squeamish about foods...

    glad your family likes it. My family, I just don't think would eat it.
    But then again... they ate zucchini cobbler!

    I'm going to pin it... and think on it. :)

    Pat

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  7. I pinned this. It looks so good.

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  8. Hi again. I went to your pintrest account, but the salad wasn't there.

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  9. such great stuff... i usually use it in place of rice or pasta. it's super healthy & goes well with so many things. yummy good. (:

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  10. Yes, I've recently started eating this. I only have one recipe so I shall be adding yours to my collection. Thanks. xx

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  11. That looks yummy and refreshing.
    Have never cooked with Quinoa before but would like to.

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  12. Hello Elaine,


    Mmmm...this I will definitely try!
    Thanks for sharing the recipe!


    Gabriela

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  13. I've made that type of salad before too, it's great! You can make a sweet version too, with fresh fruits, spices, etc...

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  14. Great salad with variety. I cooked some once. It is so healthy.

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  15. We eat quinoa all the time and love it. Good recipe.

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  16. Hi Elaine!
    Oh, my mouth is watering! our quinoa recipe looks wonderful. I have a whole decanter of it in my pantry...and, now I know just what to do with it...Thanks to you!
    I hope you have a great weekend, my friend!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn ;)

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  17. That looks so cool and refreshing! Just right for summer and if you and your family like it you take that advice to the bank! Your recipes are always super! Thanks!

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  18. I don't think I've ever had this, Elaine! And it looks and sounds so nutritious.
    Brenda

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  19. Thanks Elaine - I'll try this one. My niece, Allyson makes a Quinoa salad that I really like and this recipe sounds the same. J

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  20. We tried this grain and it had a funny aftertaste...yours looks YUMMY...maybe we will try it again :)

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  21. It looks absolutely delicious. I have been wanting to try quinoa for a while now, but I can't find it anywhere in this town.

    Grits and rice...
    That's apparently all they think we eat around here. LOL

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  22. Oh,.. that looks good.
    I need to give it a try.

    Thanks for posting the recipe and instructions.

    Have a great weekend!!

    your friend...
    Kerin

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  23. I enjoy quinoa salad, but never thought to put green beans in it. I'll have to try that next time. Thanks for sharing your recipe and have a great weekend!

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  24. This looks good - I need to try it.

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  25. I love using Quinoa & your salad looks delish!

    Had to chuckle over how ya'll were dressed in the photos up there in Oregon. The Man was born and raised in Salem & I was transplanted to Oregon when I was 12. I could probably count on one hand the number of 4th of July's that were sunny & warm -- usually cold or cold & rainy or just rainy.....lol! Gotta love playing in the snow on the 4th of July! But Crater Lake is beautiful no matter what the conditions!
    CAS

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