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January 7, 2013, 7:30 pm

Quinoa Lemon Salad recipe

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This is a very refreshing salad. It’s light and if you use a rice cooker to cook your quinoa – would take you less than 20 minutes of prep time (mostly chopping and mixing dressing).

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 Cups cooked quinoa
Costco has a great deal on organic quinoa. You can also buy it in bulk at places like Winco.

1/2 Cup pine nutes

1 english cucumber, peeled and finely diced

1  Cup grape tomotoes

1/2 Cup red onion, finely, finely diced

1/2 Cup chopped parsley

1/4 Cup olive oil

3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (I recommend using fresh lemons)

2 tsp grated lemon zest

HOW TO PREPARE

1.) Cook quinoa according to directions on package. I recommend cooking your quinoa in the rice cooker, that’s how I do it and I find it so much less painful than the stove top method.

2.) Toast pine nuts on medium-high heat. Don’t let them burn, just brown them.

3.) Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest in a small bowl.

4.) After quinoa has cooled, mix quinoa with the cucumber, onion and parsley. Stir in the dressing. Top with pine nuts. Add salt and pepper to taste.

I actually think this salad tastes better the second day – after everything has come together in the fridge overnight. I would also suggest topping with some feta cheese, if you like that kinda thing.

Source: This recipe was adapted from a recipe in the January/February 2011 issue of Vegetarian Times!

This salad recipe is part of our Soup and Salad recipe series!  You might also like:

  • Leftover Turkey Chowder recipe (it uses leftover mashed potatoes, too!)
  • Curried Corn & Cheddar Chowder recipe
  • Spicy Asian Noodle Soup
  • New Waldorf salad with Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette
  • Winter Bok Choy Slaw

Do you have a favorite soup or salad? Send it in! You could get a $10 Amazon gift card if I feature your recipe!

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  1. Susan says

    August 7, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Looks so delicious – the perfect summer recipe. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday at Organized 31.

    Reply
  2. April @ The 21st Century Housewife says

    August 5, 2013 at 6:53 am

    I love the fresh taste of lemon in salads. Your Quinoa Lemon Salad sounds delicious, perfect for summer.

    Reply
  3. Karly says

    August 4, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    What a fantastic summer side dish! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
  4. Miz Helen says

    August 4, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  5. Heather M says

    August 1, 2013 at 3:54 am

    Ooo, I need to try this. Thank you for linking up with us for Fabulously Frugal Thursday.

    Reply
  6. jeni says

    July 31, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    This looks so yummy and refreshing!

    Reply
  7. Hallie @ The Wordy Baker says

    July 31, 2013 at 8:51 am

    This looks delicious! I like quinoa, but my sister just told me she doesn’t so I may have to make this recipe to convert her 🙂

    Reply
  8. Jen Nikolaus says

    July 30, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    What a great recipe! Just pinned to try soon! Thanks for sharing!

    ~Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy

    Reply
  9. Lori @Lori's Culinary Creations says

    July 30, 2013 at 10:18 am

    This looks amazing!! I buy my quinoa at Winco. Best deal around. Found you over at Two Cup Tuesdsay. I am co-hosting Tasty Tuesdays this week and would love for you to link up this recipe.
    http://www.lorisculinarycreations.com/2013/07/TastyTuesdays2.html
    Lori
    Lori’s Culinary Creations

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  10. Millie says

    July 30, 2013 at 7:42 am

    This salad looks so light and delish. Perfect for a hot summer day.

    Reply
  11. Sarah says

    July 30, 2013 at 6:21 am

    This sounds really refreshing, great for a summer picnic. Thanks for sharing.
    Sarah
    Creative Ramblings

    Reply
  12. Carrie @ Chockababy says

    July 29, 2013 at 10:49 am

    This looks amazing! And allergy friendly – yay! Thanks 🙂

    Reply

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