Simple Quinoa Salad
Time & Servings
4 servings
30 minutes ready time =
10 minutes preparation +
20 minutes cooking
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups (375 mL) water
evian® natural spring water, 1.5L bottle$4.04 • Ea -
1 pot Knorr® Homestyle Stock Vegetable
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1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
Gogo Quinoa Spaghetti 227G$5.39 • Ea -
5 Tbsp. olive oil
Ferma Oil Olive Virgin 500ML$10.79 • Ea -
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Sunlight Powder Lemon Fresh (40 Loads) 1.47KG$8.09 • Ea -
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
Heinz Spaghetti Tomato Sauce & Cheese 398ML$1.35 • Ea -
1/2 English cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch (6mm) cubes
Cucumbers Green Ridge 1EA$1.22 • Ea -
2 Tbsp. chopped basil leaves
Basil 20G$6.74 • Ea
Directions
- Bring water and Knorr® Homestyle Stock Vegetable to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- Spread quinoa on rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate until cool.
- Combine olive oil and lemon juice with whisk in large bowl. Add cooled quinoa, tomatoes and cucumber; toss. Serve, or cover and chill up to 4 hours. Stir in basil just before serving.
- TIP: For a nice twist, stir in sliced green onions and diced avocado.
- TIP: Try using Knorr® Homestyle Stock- Chicken and adding 2 cups sliced cooked chicken.