Rainbow Quinoa Salad by @cuisinovia

35 min

6 servings

🌾

100 g

Quinoa

💧

360 ml

Water

🧂

1.9 g

Salt

🌿

60 g

Parsley

🍅

180 g

Tomato

🥒

900 g

Cucumbers

🫑

170 g

Green pepper

🧅

200 g

Purple onion

🌽

150 g

Corn kernels

🌿

25 g

Fresh mint

🫒

70 g

Black olives

🧀

100 g

Feta cheese

🌱

30 g

Pumpkin seeds

🥜

55 g

Pine nuts

🫒

80 ml

Olive oil

🌼

15 ml

Dijon mustard

🍯

21 g

Honey

🍋

30 ml

Lemon juice

🍋

2 g

Lemon zest

⚫

0.5 g

Black pepper

  1. Rinse
    • quinoa
    • water
    • salt

    Rinse 100 g quinoa under cold water, then add it to the small saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and 1 pinch salt.

  2. Cook
    • quinoa
    • water
    • salt

    Bring the quinoa mixture to a boil on the stovetop, then cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender but not mushy.

  3. Spread
    • quinoa

    Spread the cooked quinoa in an even layer on the baking sheet, then let it cool completely to stop the cooking.

  4. Toast
    • pine nuts

    Toast 55 g pine nuts in the dry skillet over medium heat, then transfer them to a plate when lightly golden.

  5. Chop
    • parsley
    • tomato
    • Cucumbers

    Finely chop 2 cups parsley and 1 cup fresh mint, then dice the tomato, cucumbers, and green bell pepper.

  6. Chop
    • red onion
    • black olives

    Finely chop the red onion and slice the pitted black olives, then add them to the salad bowl.

  7. Add
    • parsley
    • tomato
    • Corn kernels

    Add the chopped herbs, diced vegetables, corn kernels, and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl, then toss lightly.

  8. Combine
    • olive oil
    • Dijon mustard
    • Salt

    Combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt for dressing in the sealable jar.

  9. Shake
    • olive oil
    • Dijon mustard

    Seal the jar and shake vigorously until the dressing is fully emulsified.

  10. Add
    • quinoa
    • pumpkin seeds
    • pine nuts

    Add the cooled quinoa, pumpkin seeds, and three-quarters of the toasted pine nuts to the salad, then mix well.

  11. Pour
    • olive oil
    • Dijon mustard
    • Quinoa

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

  12. Sprinkle
    • pine nuts
    • feta cheese

    Sprinkle the salad with the remaining toasted pine nuts and extra feta cheese, then serve immediately.

Rainbow Quinoa Salad by @cuisinovia

35 min

6 servings

🌾

100 g

Quinoa

💧

360 ml

Water

🧂

1.9 g

Salt

🌿

60 g

Parsley

🍅

180 g

Tomato

🥒

900 g

Cucumbers

🫑

170 g

Green pepper

🧅

200 g

Purple onion

🌽

150 g

Corn kernels

🌿

25 g

Fresh mint

🫒

70 g

Black olives

🧀

100 g

Feta cheese

🌱

30 g

Pumpkin seeds

🥜

55 g

Pine nuts

🫒

80 ml

Olive oil

🌼

15 ml

Dijon mustard

🍯

21 g

Honey

🍋

30 ml

Lemon juice

🍋

2 g

Lemon zest

⚫

0.5 g

Black pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Rinse 100 g quinoa under cold water, then add it to the small saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and 1 pinch salt.

    🌾quinoa
    💧water
    🧂salt
    🍲small saucepan
    🥄measuring cups
  2. Step 2/12

    Bring the quinoa mixture to a boil on the stovetop, then cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender but not mushy.

    🌾quinoa
    💧water
    🧂salt
    🍲small saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon
  3. Step 3/12

    Spread the cooked quinoa in an even layer on the baking sheet, then let it cool completely to stop the cooking.

    🌾quinoa
    🍳baking sheet
    🥄wooden spoon
  4. Step 4/12

    Toast 55 g pine nuts in the dry skillet over medium heat, then transfer them to a plate when lightly golden.

    🥜pine nuts
    🍳dry skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
  5. Step 5/12

    Finely chop 2 cups parsley and 1 cup fresh mint, then dice the tomato, cucumbers, and green bell pepper.

    🌿parsley
    🌿fresh mint
    🍅tomato
    🥒cucumber
    🫑green bell pepper
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥄measuring cups
  6. Step 6/12

    Finely chop the red onion and slice the pitted black olives, then add them to the salad bowl.

    🧅red onion
    🫒black olives
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣salad bowl
  7. Step 7/12

    Add the chopped herbs, diced vegetables, corn kernels, and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl, then toss lightly.

    🌿parsley
    🌿fresh mint
    🍅tomato
    🥒cucumber
    🫑green bell pepper
    🧅red onion
    🫒black olives
    🌽corn kernels
    🧀feta cheese
    🥣salad bowl
    🥄wooden spoon
  8. Step 8/12

    Combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt for dressing in the sealable jar.

    🫒olive oil
    🌼Dijon mustard
    🍯honey
    🍋lemon juice
    🍋lemon zest
    ⚫black pepper
    🧂salt for dressing
    🫙sealable jar
    🥄measuring spoons
    🍋citrus zester
  9. Step 9/12

    Seal the jar and shake vigorously until the dressing is fully emulsified.

    🫒olive oil
    🌼Dijon mustard
    🍯honey
    🍋lemon juice
    🍋lemon zest
    ⚫black pepper
    🧂salt for dressing
    🫙sealable jar
  10. Step 10/12

    Add the cooled quinoa, pumpkin seeds, and three-quarters of the toasted pine nuts to the salad, then mix well.

    🌾quinoa
    🌱pumpkin seeds
    🥜pine nuts
    🥣salad bowl
    🥄wooden spoon
  11. Step 11/12

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

    🫒olive oil
    🌼Dijon mustard
    🍯honey
    🍋lemon juice
    🍋lemon zest
    ⚫black pepper
    🧂salt for dressing
    🥣salad bowl
    🥄wooden spoon
  12. Step 12/12

    Sprinkle the salad with the remaining toasted pine nuts and extra feta cheese, then serve immediately.

    🥜pine nuts
    🧀feta cheese
    🥣salad bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Water, Seasoning, Herbs, Vegetables, Dairy, Seeds, Nuts, Oils, Condiments, Sweeteners, Fruit

Ingredients

Quinoa, Water, Salt, Parsley, Tomato, Cucumbers, Green pepper, Purple onion, Corn kernels, Fresh mint, Black olives, Feta cheese, Pumpkin seeds, Pine nuts, Olive oil, Dijon mustard, Honey, Lemon juice, Lemon zest, Black pepper

Notes

Quinoa (100 grams), Salt (to taste, for the dressing), Parsley (finely chopped, 1 bunch), Tomato (large, diced), Cucumbers (diced), Green pepper (diced), Purple onion (large, finely chopped), Corn kernels (150 grams, frozen or pre-boiled), Fresh mint (finely chopped), Black olives (pitted), Feta cheese (crumbled, plus extra for serving), Pine nuts (toasted in a dry skillet), Olive oil (80ml, for the dressing), Dijon mustard (for the dressing), Honey (for the dressing), Lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon, for the dressing), Lemon zest (for the dressing), Black pepper (for the dressing)

Allergens

Milk, Tree nuts, Mustard

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean diet

Calories

345 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Total fat: 23g, Saturated fat: 5g, Carbohydrates: 29g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 160mg, Iron: 3.4mg, Potassium: 710mg, Magnesium: 95mg, Sodium: 420mg, Zinc: 2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 190mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 68mg, Vitamin K: 430mcg, Folate: 95mcg DFE, Vitamin B6: 0.35mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

small saucepan, baking sheet, sealable jar, salad bowl, dry skillet, chef's knife, cutting board, measuring cups, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, citrus zester

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Salad, Main Course, Side Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Summer, Picnic, Potluck, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cuisinovia

Origin

Cuisine

Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Cypriot

Geographic

Greece, Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Tender, Juicy, Creamy, Fluffy

Flavors

Fresh, Herbaceous, Tangy, Salty, Sweet, Nutty, Savory, Citrusy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave longer than 2 hours because the salad contains feta cheese), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,For best crunch, store dressing and pine nuts separately when making ahead), freezer : (Not recommended because fresh cucumber, herbs, feta, and dressed vegetables lose their texture after thawing)