Easy Quinoa Salad
Try this Easy Quinoa Salad recipe, or contribute your own.
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 3
vegetarian
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
contains dairy
contains honey
pescatarian
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil i like rosemary infused oil
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup green onion
- 1 ounce feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced avocado (i leave this out if i'm taking to work)
- Carbohydrate 62.813953222233 g
- Cholesterol 8.41035851966667 mg
- Fat 10.4151343667632 g
- Fiber 11.3222325112604 g
- Protein 17.1217588697418 g
- Saturated Fat 2.42187935201357 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (253g)
- Sodium 124.799962050722 mg
- Sugar 51.4917207109726 g
- Trans Fat 0.97968203904614 g
- Calories 406 calories
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add green onion to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Add quinoa; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly to toast. Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Cool. Combine 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and honey in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Add quinoa mixture, tomatoes, chickpeas, avocado, and cheese; toss gently.
