Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups quinoa; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 ½ cups water; ½ cup scallion, thinly sliced; ¾ cup celery, chopped; ½ cup raisins; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; ⅓ cup cilantro; ¾ cup pecans

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups quinoa
¼ teaspoon salt
3 ½ cups water
½ cup scallion, thinly sliced
¾ cup celery, chopped
½ cup raisins
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
⅓ cup cilantro
¾ cup pecans

1
Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan.
2
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
3
Once done, scrape into a large bowl, and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
4
Stir in the green onions, celery, raisins, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and sesame oil.
5
Allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
6
Stir in the cilantro and pecans before serving.

263

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 ½ cups quinoa, ¼ teaspoon salt, 3 ½ cups water, ½ cup scallion, thinly sliced, 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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