Aztecan Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Aztecan Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 5 pickling cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 bunch Italian parsley, leaves only, chopped; 2 bunches mint, leaves only, chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 romaine lettuce leaves; 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced, for garnish; Cracked Black Pepper Garnish, (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups quinoa
5 pickling cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 bunch Italian parsley, leaves only, chopped
2 bunches mint, leaves only, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 romaine lettuce leaves
1 avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced, for garnish
Cracked Black Pepper Garnish, (optional)

1
Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2
Add the quinoa, stir once and return to a boil.
3
Cook, uncovered, over moderate heat 10 minutes.
4
Strain and rinse well with cold water.
5
Shake the sieve well to remove all moisture.
6
When dry, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl.
7
Add the remaining salad ingredients and toss well.
8
Serve on lettuce-lined plates, topped with avocado slices and optional cracked pepper garnish.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups quinoa, 5 pickling cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice, 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 1 bunch Italian parsley, leaves only, chopped, and more.

Yes, Aztecan Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Aztecan Quinoa Salad

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