Herbed Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Herbed Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups peas or 1 1/2 cups green beans; 3 cups cold cooked quinoa; 1/2 cup crumbled low-fat goat cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped mint or 1/4 cup basil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon; 1/3 cup chopped shallot; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon toasted cooled pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups peas or 1 1/2 cups green beans
3 cups cold cooked quinoa
1/2 cup crumbled low-fat goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped mint or 1/4 cup basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
1/3 cup chopped shallot
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon toasted cooled pine nuts

1
To cook the quinoa: bring 2 cups of water or stock to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan.
2
Add 1 cup of quinoa.
3
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until tender but not mushy.
4
Drain off any remaining liquid.
5
Fluff with a fork to separate the grains.
6
Allow to cool before combining in salad.
7
In a 2-quart saucepan over high heat, bring one quart water to a boil.
8
Add the peas.
9
Cook for about 4 minutes, or until tender; do not overcook.
10
Drain and rinse under cold water.
11
Place the quinoa in a large bowl.
12
Add the peas, goat cheese, parsley, basil, tarragon and chives.
13
Toss lightly.
14
In a cup, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil.
15
Pour over the salad.
16
Top with pine nuts.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups peas or 1 1/2 cups green beans, 3 cups cold cooked quinoa, 1/2 cup crumbled low-fat goat cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Herbed 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.

Herbed Quinoa Salad

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