Quinoa Salad

Submitted by Battle in Seattle

"I got this recipe from my dear friend Jackie, and have been absolutely hooked on it since!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup quinoa
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1⁄2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded & diced small
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup golden raisin
• 2⁄3 cup almonds or 2/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted & chopped
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup carrot, grated
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Rinse quinoa in cold water; drain well.
2. Combine quinoa with water in a medium-sized saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
3. Cook for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. (Or, you may cook in rice cooker. Use same proportions as above.).
4. Remove quinoa from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove lid, fluff with fork, and cool quinoa to room temperature.
5. Combine cooked quinoa with the rest of ingredients, toss well, and enjoy!

Reviews

[Wish I Could Cook]

I loved this salad! It was easy to make, healthy and hearty. Plus it would transport easily. Strangely, I liked it best when it was freshly made, the nuts were crunchier and the lemon tartness came through better. After being covered overnight, the tang from the sauce sort of disappeared. So if I were making the salad ahead, I might wait to add the lemon and nuts until just before serving.

 

[mjones154]

What a very tasty dish. The lemon, almonds and dill worked it! I didn't have cukes so I used good old zuchini, and I didn't have any raisins. I loved it. I'm sure it'll be my anytime of day eats. Bravo!

 

[Jenny Ann]

Made w/out dill or carrots 'cause I didn't have any. First experience w/ quinoa. Very pleased and picky son even liked it.

 

[Theresa P]

This was my very first taste of QUINOA and it is DEVINE !!! This salad had everything !! A bit tart from the lemon, a little sweet from the golden raisins, a bit of a garlic hit and great texture from the garbanzo beans ... OH MY, it is GOOD !!!! 5 STAR recipe for sure !!! Thank You for sharing :)

 

[Julie F]

Excellent! I used the Toasted Quinoa recipe on this website to prepare the quinoa so it wasn't bitter at all. I made it for my vegetarian daughter, but can't quit eating it myself. I get a small bowl, eat that, fill it up again, eat that... Thank you for sharing!