Veggie, Almond, and Raisin Quinoa Salad

Veggie, Almond, and Raisin Quinoa Salad

The original recipe is from a friend, and I modified it by adding some ingredients to the recipe. Since it has an abundance of goodness in it, I’ll often eat it alone as a meal. I’ve also served this as a side dish with bbq chicken or lamb shish-kabobs.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Yield:
12 servings
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 15 grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, stemmed and leaves finely chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup chopped black olives
  • 4 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup olive oil

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread almonds onto a baking sheet.

Step 2
Bake almonds in the preheated oven until lightly toasted and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3
Bring vegetable stock and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and stock has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Step 4
Mix almonds, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, orange bell pepper, feta cheese, raisins, olives, and scallions into quinoa.

Step 5
Whisk lemon juice and olive oil together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and stir until quinoa mixture is coated.

Cook’s Note:

If you can get sheep's milk feta, use that.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282
Calories
15g
Fat
30g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat15g 20%
Saturated Fat3g 16%
Cholesterol8mg 3%
Sodium292mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate30g 11%
Dietary Fiber4g 14%
Total Sugars6g
Protein8g
Vitamin C36mg 179%
Calcium96mg 7%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium364mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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