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quinoa salad

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Josie Moreno
Saugus, CA

My entire family and many coworkers love this salad. It has many textures and flavors that blend well. We have many special diet needs at home and work. Diabetics, vegans, picky eaters, this seems to please them all.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For quinoa salad

  • 1 c
    quinoa, cooked
  • 1 sm
    red bell pepper
  • 1 sm
    red onion
  • 1 bunch
    cilantro, fresh
  • 1 c
    corn kernels, frozen
  • 3 stick
    celery stalks
  • 1 c
    edamame
  • 1/2 c
    feta cheese
  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, light
  • 1/4 tsp
    crushed garlic
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 1 dash
    salt and pepper

How To Make quinoa salad

  • 1
    Cook quinoa according to directions and allow to cool.
  • 2
    Finely chop red bell pepper, red onion, celery stalks and cilantro into a large bowl
  • 3
    Add corn and edamame, toss in bowl with rest of vegies and add quinoa.
  • 4
    Mix olive oil, garlic and lime juice together very well. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • A healthy alternative
    5
    Pour dressing over salad and mix. Place in fridge until chilled.
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