7 Secrets to the Ultimate Quinoa Vegetable Salad

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
5 cups

Ingredients

  • 1teaspooncanola oil

  • 1tablespoonminced garlic

  • ¼cupdiced yellow (or purple) onion

  • 2 ½cupswater

  • 3teaspoonssalt, divided, or to taste

  • 1/2teaspoonground black pepper, divided

  • 2cupsquinoa

  • ¾cupdiced fresh tomato

  • ¾cupdiced carrots

  • ½cupdiced yellow bell pepper

  • ½cupdiced cucumber

  • ½cupfrozen corn kernels, thawed

  • ¼cupdiced red onion

  • 1 ½tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro

  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh mint

  • 3tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and yellow onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil.

  2. Stir quinoa into the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain any remaining water with a mesh strainer; transfer quinoa to a large mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 45 minutes.

  3. Stir tomato, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, corn, and red onion into chilled quinoa. Season with cilantro, mint, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then gently stir until evenly mixed.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories99
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g
5%
Saturated Fat
1g
3%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
649mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
2g
5%
Vitamin C
17mg
19%
Calcium
22mg
2%
Iron
1mg
5%
Potassium
193mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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