Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups water; 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed; 5 pickling cucumbers, peeled, ends trimmed, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and diced; 1 bunch Italian parsley leaves, chopped; 2 bunches mint leaves, chopped; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 heads endive, trimmed and separated into individual spears; 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and diced, for garnish

Servings: persons

½ cups water
1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
5 pickling cucumbers, peeled, ends trimmed, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and diced
1 bunch Italian parsley leaves, chopped
2 bunches mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 heads endive, trimmed and separated into individual spears
1 avocado, peeled, seeded and diced, for garnish

1
Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2
Add the quinoa, stir once, and return to a boil.
3
Cook uncovered, over medium heat for 12 minutes.
4
Strain and rinse well with cold water, shaking the sieve well to remove all moisture.
5
When dry, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl.
6
Add the cucumbers, onion, tomato, parsley, mint, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and toss well.
7
Spoon onto endive spears, top with avocado, and serve.

315

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups water, 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed, 5 pickling cucumbers, peeled, ends trimmed, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quinoa Salad

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