Easy Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Easy Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 chopped garlic cloves; ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; ¼ cup safflower oil; ½ teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups chicken broth; ½ cup red pepper, diced; ½ cup yellow pepper, diced; ½ cup green onion, chopped; ½ cup chopped sugar snap pea; ¼ cup dried cranberries; ¼ cup slivered almonds

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 chopped garlic cloves
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup safflower oil
½ teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup red pepper, diced
½ cup yellow pepper, diced
½ cup green onion, chopped
½ cup chopped sugar snap pea
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup slivered almonds

1
In a mini processor, combine the basil, vinegar, and Parmesan cheese until the basil is pureed.
2
With the motor running, pour the oil through the opening and blend until smooth.
3
Season with salt and pepper to taste, pour into a small bowl, and set aside.
4
Salad
5
Rinse your quinoa in cold water.
6
In a saucepan, over medium heat, bring quinoa and chicken broth to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 to 15 minutes.
8
Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
9
Remove lid, let cool and fluff with a fork.
10
In large bowl, combine quinoa, peppers,green onions, peas, cranberries and almonds.
11
Spoon on the vinaigrette and gently toss together.
12
Taste to adjust seasoning.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped, 2 chopped garlic cloves, ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Quinoa Salad

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