quinoa salad

Saugus, CA
Updated on Oct 20, 2011

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.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 bunch cilantro, fresh
  • 1 cup corn kernels, frozen
  • 3 sticks celery stalks
  • 1 cup edamame
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, light
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 dash salt and pepper

How To Make quinoa salad

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

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