Warm Quinoa Salad
Warm Quinoa Salad

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Warm Quinoa Salad is one of the most popular of recent trending meals in the world. It’s simple, it is fast, it tastes delicious. It is appreciated by millions every day. They’re nice and they look fantastic. Warm Quinoa Salad is something that I have loved my whole life.

Warm quinoa, veggies, and herbs are topped with a seasoned olive oil and lime juice dressing that is easy to make and perfect for a vegetarian or vegan dinner or lunch. Warm Quinoa Salad with Kale, Chicken and Veggies is a perfect recipe to try out during busy weeknights or even a relaxing weekend. With every morsel of this Warm quinoa salad you will feel the crunchy veggies, the delicious pan seared chicken strips, the pan fried egg & the tiny grains of cooked quinoa.

To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook warm quinoa salad using 17 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Warm Quinoa Salad:
  1. Make ready salad/ first version
  2. Take 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
  3. Make ready 1 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  4. Prepare 2 clove garlic, minced
  5. Get 2 medium red bell peppers, finely diced
  6. Make ready 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  7. Get 2 cup water
  8. Prepare 1/4 tsp white pepper
  9. Make ready 1 tsp salt
  10. Take 1 1/2 cup quinoa
  11. Prepare 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  12. Get 10 kalamatta olives, sliced
  13. Make ready parmesan cheese, grated ( optional )
  14. Take salad/ second version. Use the ingredients from above adding these too
  15. Prepare 1 lb medium shrimp, cleaned and shelled
  16. Make ready 1 tsp lemon zest
  17. Prepare 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

The cranberries and nuts make this Warm Colorful Quinoa Salad a great-tasting, healthy side for the holidays — and for any other time, too. Quinoa is one of the few grains that can boast being a complete protein. It is a great addition to any vegetarian menu and a staple for anyone who wants a healthy, versatile whole grain in their anti. This superfood is so not dull or boring, especially when it's paired with fragrant herbs, seasonal vegetables, and cheese.

Steps to make Warm Quinoa Salad:
  1. In a deep skillet heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, peppers and celery. Cook 4 minutes or until onions turn translucent.
  3. Add in garlic, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
  4. Add in water and bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa and cover. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 15 minutes.
  5. Place into a large serving bowl and mix in parsley and olives. Top each serving with grated cheese if you prefer.
  6. Serve warm.
  7. For version two. This is so easy to change up. You will cook the recipe in the exact same manner. Just toss in uncooked shrimp when water comes to a boil before adding in quinoa. Cover and simmer the same way. Same timing. Toss in lemon zest and juice when adding in parsley and olives.
  8. Recipe by taylor68too.

Rather than serving it as a side dish, make it the star of the show with these quinoa salad recipes. According to nutritionists, quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods we can. This delicious quinoa salad with halloumi is veggie, gluten-free and packed with protein and iron. An easy recipe for a light lunch or dinner, from BBC Good Food. Try this easy veggie salad for a great source of iron and enjoy as a light lunch or supper.

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