Balsamic And Herb Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Balsamic And Herb Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad:; 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1/2 cup frozen baby lima beans; water to cover; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/3 cup slivered almonds; 3 Campari tomatoes, diced; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions; 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small chunks; Dressing:; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons almond oil; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

Salad:
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup frozen baby lima beans
water to cover
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup slivered almonds
3 Campari tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small chunks
Dressing:
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons almond oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Bring 2 cups water, quinoa, and bouillon granules to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread quinoa onto a baking sheet and refrigerate until cooled, about 30 minutes. Rinse saucepan.
2
Place lima beans into the saucepan and add enough water to cover beans by 1 inch; season with salt and pepper. Cover saucepan with a lid and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until beans are cooked through but still tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain water and rinse beans under cold water to stop the cooking process; refrigerate until cool, about 10 minutes.
3
Cook and stir almonds in a skillet over medium heat until toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and cool almonds to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
4
Mix quinoa, lima beans, almonds, tomatoes, scallions, and mozzarella cheese together in a large bowl.
5
Whisk vinegar, almond oil, olive oil, Italian seasoning, basil, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until smooth; pour over quinoa mixture and stir to coat.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad:, 2 cups water, 1 cup quinoa, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, and more.

Yes, Balsamic And Herb 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.

Balsamic And Herb Quinoa Salad

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