Cucumber Quinoa Salad Recipes

QUINOA SALAD WITH CUCUMBER

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Quinoa with parsley and cucumber forms a fresh take on tabbouleh in this healthy salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
Coarse salt
1 small shallot, finely chopped
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup)
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

Bring water, quinoa, and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer until tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet, and let cool on a wire rack.
Combine shallot, vinegar, and red-pepper flakes in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil until emulsified.
Transfer quinoa to a large bowl, and stir in cucumber, parsley, and vinaigrette. Season with salt.

QUINOA AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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This nutritious, easy-to-make Quinoa and Cucumber Salad makes a smart side dish or a light entree. The recipe comes from "Everyday Food: Fresh Flavor Fast."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup water
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

Combine quinoa and the water in a medium saucepan; add salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and has absorbed all liquid, 11 to 13 minutes. (The germ ring should be visible along the outer edge of the grain.) Transfer to a medium bowl, and cool to room temperature.
Add vinegar, oil, cucumber, scallions, and parsley; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

QUINOA AND CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

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This healthy salad is a perfect light side dish and can be made ahead. Perfect for BBQs and potlucks!

Provided by Andi Gleeson

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic (crushed)
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 1/2 c. English cucumber (sliced thin)
1/2 sweet onion (sliced thin)
1-2 Roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
3/4 c. uncooked quinoa

Steps:

In a medium bowl, stir together lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil. Add cucumber, onion, and tomato, and stir to coat. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least one hour or up to 24 hours. (You could serve this cucumber salad on its own!)
At least 30 minutes before ready to serve, bring quinoa, 1½ c. water, and a couple pinches of salt to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes. Then, transfer cooked quinoa to a serving bowl, fluff with fork, and allow to cool at least 10 minutes.
Stir cucumber mixture into quinoa and serve.

CUCUMBER QUINOA SALAD

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This Cucumber Quinoa Salad is made with lots of fresh basil and feta, tossed with a simple lemony vinaigrette, and it's SO fresh and delicious! Plus, it's naturally gluten-free and quick and easy to make.

Provided by Ali

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 English cucumber, diced
2 cups chilled* cooked quinoa (see this tutorial for how to cook quinoa)
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup julienned or roughly-chopped fresh basil leaves
1 batch Lemony Italian vinaigrette (see below)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, homemade or store-bought
pinch of salt and black pepper

Steps:

Toss all ingredients together until combined. Serve immediately.
Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until combined.

QUINOA AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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In search of ways to eat healthier, I came across this recipe in Everyday Food Jan/Feb edition. This recipe provides a complete protein meal, but knowing my DH meat will have to be served with it!

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories Grains

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced (both white and green parts)
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a med saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 cup salted water to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer; cover and cook until water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender, 11 to 13 minutes.
Transfer to a med bowl, and cool to room temperature.
To quinoa, add vinegar, oil, cucumber, scallions and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper, toss to combine.
This can be served both room temp or chilled.

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