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Garden Quinoa Salad

Garden Quinoa Salad
Garden Quinoa Salad is a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe with 4 servings. One serving contains 412 calories, 17g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. This recipe from Taste of Home requires olive oil, sugar snap peas, salt, and parsley. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It works well as a rather cheap main course.

Instructions

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In a large saucepan, cook and stir quinoa over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until toasted.
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Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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Transfer to a large bowl.
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Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil.
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Add asparagus and snap peas; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender.
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Remove vegetables and immediately drop into ice water.
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Return water to a boil.
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Add green beans; cook 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
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Remove beans and drop into ice water.
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Drain vegetables; pat dry.
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In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, parsley, lemon peel and salt.
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Add tomatoes and blanched vegetables to quinoa; drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Top with pumpkin seeds.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings4
Health Score92
Dairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarianVery Healthy
DietsGluten FreeDairy FreeLacto Ovo Vegetarian
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