Quinoa Springtime Salad Recipe

Name: Quinoa Springtime Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups regular quinoa (not red quinoa); 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 1/2 cups light coconut milk; 1 cup water; 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed and minced; 1 pound green peas; fresh or frozen (if frozen, thaw in room temp water); 1 pound chopped strawberries; 2 cups thinly sliced green onions; 20-30 medium fresh mint leaves, thinly shredded; 3 tablespoons lemon zest (I prefer Meyer lemons)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups regular quinoa (not red quinoa)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 cups light coconut milk
1 cup water
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
1 pound green peas; fresh or frozen (if frozen, thaw in room temp water)
1 pound chopped strawberries
2 cups thinly sliced green onions
20-30 medium fresh mint leaves, thinly shredded
3 tablespoons lemon zest (I prefer Meyer lemons)

1
After rinsing the quinoa, place it in a medium sized pot and mix with the spices, then add the coconut milk and water. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until done; about 20 minutes.
2
Place the cooked quinoa in a large mixing bowl and add the vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic; mix to combine. Set aside and cool to room temperature.
3
Once the quinoa has cooled down, add the remaining ingredients to the large mixing bowl, one at a time, adding each one only when the the previous ingredient is mix in well enough. I suggest using a mixing spatula, so the ingredients mix, but don't get mashed together.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups regular quinoa (not red quinoa), 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons ground cardamom, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Springtime 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 Springtime Salad

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