This Quick and Easy Quinoa Salad Recipe is the perfect summer salad. Cooked quinoa, mixed with fresh fruits and vegetables - tomatoes, mandarin oranges, cucumber, bell peppers, red onions, and then tossed with balsamic vinaigrette. It is fresh and light and can be ready in just 20 minutes.
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Ingredients in Quinoa Salad
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Ingredient Notes
How to make the Best Quinoa Salad
Step By Step Instructions
STEP 1: Prepare the quinoa as per the directions on the package. (I like to replace the water with chicken stock for added flavor.)
STEP 2: To a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, tomatoes, peppers, mandarins, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Toss to combine.
STEP 3: Pour the vinaigrette over top before serving and toss again.
Recipe Tips and Variations
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Quinoa is naturally gluten free.
Cooking quinoa is a 2:1 ratio. Two cups of liquid (water or stock) for every 1 cup of uncooked quinoa.
1 cup of uncooked quinoa will yield 4 cups of cooked quinoa.
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PrintEasy Quinoa Salad
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Quick and Easy Quinoa Salad Recipe is the perfect summer salad. Cooked quinoa, mixed with fresh fruits and vegetables - tomatoes, mandarin oranges, cucumber, bell peppers, red onions, and then tossed with balsamic vinaigrette. It is fresh and light and can be ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 11 ounce can mandarin oranges
- 1 small cucumber, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette, more to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the quinoa as per the directions on the package. (I like to replace the water with chicken stock for added flavor.)
- To a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, tomatoes, peppers, mandarins, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Toss to combine.
- Pour the vinaigrette over top before serving and toss again.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
- Add a protein: Make this easy quinoa salad a full meal deal by adding a protein like chicken, shrimp, prosciutto, salami, or salmon.
- Add cheese: This is also delicious with some crumbled feta, goat cheese, or fresh mozzarella cheese added.
- Use stock: I like to replace the water with chicken stock when cooking the quinoa. It gives it an extra burst of flavor. For a vegetarian quinoa salad, you can use vegetable stock.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad Recipes
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
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