Quinoa Salad Revamped Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad Revamped
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; ⅓ cup lemon juice (can add more to taste); ½ cup olive oil; 1 garlic clove, chopped fine (optional); salt and pepper; ⅔ cup raisins, chopped if large; ½ cup almonds, toasted; ⅔ cup parsley, chopped small; ½ cup red onions or ½ cup scallion, chopped fine

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
⅓ cup lemon juice (can add more to taste)
½ cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped fine (optional)
salt and pepper
⅔ cup raisins, chopped if large
½ cup almonds, toasted
⅔ cup parsley, chopped small
½ cup red onions or ½ cup scallion, chopped fine

1
Rinse the quinoa to remove the bitter coating.
2
Cook quinoa according to package directions (bring quinoa and water to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer until all water is absorbed: about 10 minutes.
3
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4
Fluff quinoa with a fork and allow to cool to room temperature while you make the dressing.
5
Dressing: whisk olive oil into lemon juice and add garlic, if using.
6
Add a big pinch of salt and ground pepper.
7
Taste at this point - it will be sharp but add more salt if needed.
8
Mix dressing into quinoa and add raisins, almonds, parsley, and onion/scallion.
9
Mix thoroughly and taste again for seasoning; the flavors will mellow a bit in the fridge.
10
Cool thoroughly and serve - this salad actually tastes better the longer it sits.

438

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water, ⅓ cup lemon juice (can add more to taste), ½ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad Revamped 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 Revamped

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