Quinoa Salad
At lunch yesterday, my friend Crystal served this quinoa salad. I loved it and asked for the recipe. She directed me to the Faithful Provisions recipe. I made it today and am really enjoying it. I know a lot of people aren’t sure what to do with quinoa but want to try it because it is such a nutritional powerhouse when compared to other grains. This is a great way to try it.
A few notes because you know I never stick to a recipe. I used olive oil instead of vegetable oil. I used only 1 Tbl of sesame oil. I like sesame oil but thought 2 Tbl might be overpowering. I used 4 green onions because I love the combo of green onions and craisins in salads. I didn’t have any cilantro (stupid stuff won’t grow for me – it lives for a week and then all goes to seed) so I used fresh basil instead. And I cooked my quinoa according to the package directions (including rinsing it) which was much shorter than the recipe’s direction so check your quinoa for cooking time. Finally, mine might look a little different because I had a little bit of a box of red quinoa left over so I used some red and some white. Make this. It is a great lunch time thing to have in the frig.
We LOVE Quinoa in our house. It’s really good served with tofu and stir fry veggies.
I’ve never tried quinoa but I might have to try this recipe. Of course, there will be plenty for me, because I know Jenna won’t touch it!
Thanks for sharing. I have been on the hunt for good quinoa recipes since my breastfed baby doesn’t like me eating gluten, dairy, soy, eggs or corn!
I made this tonight for a Father’s Day dinner at my friend’s house. It was HUGE hit. I plan on making it again for a 4th of July party. Thanks for sharing!!!