Zesty Confetti Salad With Quinoa Recipes

ZESTY CONFETTI SALAD WITH QUINOA

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A blend of veggies and quinoa pulled together with a tangy, slightly spicy citrus-pepita dressing. Though there are a lot of ingredients, it's easy to make.

Provided by MN_SpiceHunter

Categories Grains

Time 55m

Yield 5-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups broccoli, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped or shredded
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
1 1/2 cups jicama, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup scallion, sliced thin
1 cup cauliflower, chopped
1 tablespoon black sesame seed
1/2 cup pepitas (raw shelled pumpkin seeds)
1 cup fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
5 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Rinse quinoa well. Combine with 3/4 cup water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed and holes have formed in surface of quinoa. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature or cooler.
Dry toast pepitas by putting them in a large skillet or frying pan and shaking over high heat until they begin to pop and "dance". Remove from heat.
In food processor, combine pepitas, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice concentrate, olive oil, chili powder, cumin and salt. Blitz until a rough paste forms. (It looks a little funny at this stage--don't worry!).
In a very large bowl, combine veggies, quinoa and sesame seeds and toss. Add citrus-pepita dressing and mix well to coat. Chill at least one hour; overnight is ideal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 169.3, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 11.7, Protein 9

QUINOA VEGGIE SALAD WITH ZESTY VINAIGRETTE

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Quinoa with various veggies and a zesty (and easy) vinaigrette that makes a wonderful salad dressing for any salad. I used one English cucumber instead of 2 normal cucumbers because we prefer the taste. Cook the quinoa with the water as you would normal rice (works in a rice cooker as well).

Provided by Randy Finger

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups quinoa
4 cups water
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup canola oil
2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ red onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, chopped

Steps:

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape the cooked quinoa into a large bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
Place the vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and mustard into a blender. Drizzle in the oil while blending at high speed until the dressing is thick.
Add the cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, and olives to the bowl with the quinoa. Pour the dressing overtop and gently fold until evenly mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 370.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD

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This bright and colorful salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!

Provided by scrumdiddly

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
5 green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 674.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CONFETTI QUINOA

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If you have never tried quinoa, start with my easy side, brimming with colorful veggies. I serve it with orange-glazed chicken. -Kim Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/2 cup coarsely chopped zucchini
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. , Stir in lemon juice and oil. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD

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Combine zesty quinoa, chickpeas, feta cheese, cucumber slices, red peppers and more in this fresh, tasty recipe. Zesty Quinoa Salad couldn't be simpler.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (15.5 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
1 cup halved cucumber slices
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Combine ingredients.
Refrigerate 30 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

CONFETTI QUINOA SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING

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Confetti Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing- One of my family's all time favorite recipes, this healthy quinoa salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, barbecues, lunches, meal prep, and more! (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Provided by One Lovely Life

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
1 (14.5oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
1 cup diced mango (about 1 mango)
1 avocado, diced
1 green onion, sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
3 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp honey or agave (optional, if needed)
1/4 tsp pepper, or to taste
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine quinoa, beans, bell pepper, mango, avocado, green onion, and cilantro.
Drizzle over lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, (honey, if using), salt, and pepper.
Gently toss to coat.
Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 heaping cup, Calories 272 calories, Sugar 8.9 g, Sodium 205.3 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

CONFETTI QUINOA

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Quinoa, pronounced "keenwa," quadruples in size when cooked yet stays crunchy and nutty. This recipe (which I've not tried) adds a variety of colors of bell pepper to the quinoa for the effect of confetti. From Laurel's Kitchen Cookbook and submitted for Zaar World Tour II.

Provided by Debs Recipes

Categories Grains

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well and drained
2 cups water or 2 cups broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced (any combination of red, yellow, and green)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds or 1/4 cup sliced and chopped water chestnut

Steps:

Add quinoa to boiling water and salt; reduce heat then cover and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, sauté onion and pepper in olive oil; add to cooked quinoa; add almonds or water chestnuts just before serving.

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