Is quinoa gluten free?

Yes! Quinoa is naturally gluten free.

How do you cook quinoa?

Cooking quinoa is a 2:1 ratio. Two cups of liquid (water or stock) for every 1 cup of uncooked quinoa.

How much quinoa does 1 cup of uncooked quinoa make?

1 cup of uncooked quinoa will yield 4 cups of cooked quinoa.

Easy Quinoa Salad - Hungry Foodie

Name: Easy Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
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; 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette, more to taste

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

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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
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette, more to taste

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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