Quinoa Salad W Yellow Grape Tomatoes, Olives, And Herbs Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad W Yellow Grape Tomatoes, Olives, And Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 clove of garlic, peeled; 2 1/2 to 3 cups cooked quinoa; 1 cup sweet grape tomatoes- yellow is low acid, and delicious; 2 carros, grated; 4 scallions, sliced (white and light green sections); 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, whole or pitted and chopped; 1/3 cup slivered nuts- pecans, almonds or walnuts; Sea salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves; 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/3 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Juice of 1-2 lemons or limes, depending upon size (about 1/4 cup)

Servings: persons

1 clove of garlic, peeled
2 1/2 to 3 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup sweet grape tomatoes- yellow is low acid, and delicious
2 carros, grated
4 scallions, sliced (white and light green sections)
1/3 cup Kalamata olives, whole or pitted and chopped
1/3 cup slivered nuts- pecans, almonds or walnuts
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/3 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Juice of 1-2 lemons or limes, depending upon size (about 1/4 cup)

1
Rub the clove of raw garlic inside a glass or ceramic salad bowl and discard.
2
While the cooked quinoa is still a bit warm (but not steaming hot) scoop it into a bowl and fluff with a fork.
3
Halve or quarter the yellow tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Add in the grated carrot, sliced scallions, Kalamata olives, and slivered nuts. Toss lightly to combine.
4
Season with sea salt and ground pepper. Add the chopped fresh herbs. Whisk together the oil and lemon juice, season with sold and pepper pour over salad and toss thoroughly. Squeeze a lemon or a lime all over the salad and toss.

156

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 clove of garlic, peeled, 2 1/2 to 3 cups cooked quinoa, 1 cup sweet grape tomatoes- yellow is low acid, and delicious, 2 carros, grated, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad W Yellow Grape Tomatoes, Olives, And Herbs 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 W Yellow Grape Tomatoes, Olives, And Herbs

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