Quinoa Salad

One of my favorite ways to enjoy quinoa is quinoa salad! It is easy to make, healthy and great for anyone who is busy! Simply cook a big batch of quinoa when you have time and always have some on hand in your refrigerator. It will keep in a sealed container for up to a week. Then, you can whip up a quinoa salad recipe in less than 10 minutes! Cold quinoa salad makes great leftovers and is perfect for a packed lunch!

Broccoli Quinoa Salad

May 11, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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This time of year, I can’t get enough of salads. It makes sense. The weather is warmer and eating lighter is natural. Produce gets a little cheaper and better looking. And of course, there is the ever looming swimsuit season. (Which this new mama isn’t going to think about this year.) If you happen to [...]

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Confetti Quinoa Salad

Apr 24, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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The last 2 1/2 weeks have been surreal to say the least. I wasn’t expecting to go into labor when I did, because despite my best efforts with walking/acupressure/bouncing on my birthing ball/eating pineapple and eggplant I was showing no signs of progression. As in not dilated, not soft…you get the idea. So when my [...]

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Sweet & Spicy Quinoa Salad

Mar 25, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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Normally in the contest between sweet and spicy, spicy always wins with me. These days, however, my taste buds are more than a little finicky. Thanks to the pressure that baby is putting on my stomach, eating has become kind of…difficult. For the foodie in me, this means I’ve got to make it count. I [...]

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Cashew, Orange & Mango Quinoa Salad

Feb 25, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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You guys just….ROCK. Thank you so much to all of those who took the time to leave me a comment or send me an email after my last post. Amazingly you managed to collectively tell me exactly what I need to hear as I go into the home stretch of this pregnancy and prepare for [...]

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Avocado Quinoa Salad with Chipotle Lime Dressing

Feb 18, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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I can’t believe its only 8 more weeks (give or take) before I have a little girl! Every time I open the closet and see the tiny clothes hanging, I panic. With the boys I was the picture of preparedness. I read every book I could, knew all the theories on infant sleep and literally [...]

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Honey Mustard Quinoa Salad

Feb 14, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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I frequently start out with the intention of creating easy recipes. Really, I do. And then I get in the kitchen and think…ok, I should add more vegetables, a little bit of this seasoning or that herb. Suddenly my salad that started out with 5 or 6 ingredients has turned into 10 or 12. When [...]

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Spinach Quinoa Tabbouleh

Feb 5, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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I grew up in Florida with parents that were very much Southern. In a culinary sense, my life was very sheltered. Dinners were dishes like fried chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans. About the most ethnic food ever got around our house was lasagna made with Prego. There were so many things I never ate [...]

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Quinoa Taco Salad Bowl

Jan 26, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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Let me tell you, I have big goals for the coming week. If you promise not to let it intimidate you, I’ll share them with you. They start off something like this: Stop eating ice cream for lunch Do something for exercise Try to complain about my aches and pains less (Hubby, if you happen [...]

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Crunchy Quinoa Salad

Jan 16, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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Apparently, I’m looking hot these days. According to the boys – who are obsessed with all things Angry Birds – my stomach is looking exactly like Orange Bird Blown Up. As exciting as this may be to the 6 and 8 year old set, I’m not even mildly amused. While downing his second glass of [...]

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Avocado, Mango and Pineapple Quinoa Salad

Jan 5, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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It’s been quite a week around our house. My parents left after being here since mid-December. I will miss them. I’ll miss talking to my mom. I will also really miss our nightly card game (Spades) in which me and my Dad routinely beat up on my Mom and Hubby. And, if we get [...]

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Quinoa & Black Eyed Pea Salad

Dec 29, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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Can you believe it is almost 2013? It feels like a couple of weeks ago 2012 was starting and I was writing about all the goals I had for the year. Some I achieved, many I didn’t – though in my defense I was thrown quite the loop for the second half of the year [...]

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Chick’n, Pomegranate & Cashew Quinoa Salad

Dec 17, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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Today has been such a busy day! Alex turns eight tomorrow and I’ve been busy making and filling cupcakes, making an ice cream cake and wrapping presents. (All while trying to wrangle two little boys who are jacked up on cupcake holes and the excitement of the Christmas/Birthday double whammy.) This is normally the kind [...]

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Roasted Garlic Quinoa & Kale Salad with Cranberries

Dec 12, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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I can’t believe how quickly this week is flying by! Doesn’t that always seem to be the case when you have a ton of things to do? The good news is that I’m making progress on my to do list. I finally have gotten Alex’s birthday shopping under control (thanks to Amazon) and am also [...]

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Mexican Roasted Chickpea Salad

Dec 4, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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Hello first week in December! Why does that always make me feel panicked? Oh, it’s because I haven’t started my Christmas shopping and my house is no where near clean enough to even think about putting a Christmas tree up. The older I get the more I understand why my mom had a love-hate relationship [...]

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Kale & Apple Quinoa Salad

Oct 16, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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I’ve been trying my best to eat healthy lately. Really I have. It’s really not my fault that this amazing fall weather is giving me the urge to bake near daily for the first time in years. Lately I’ve been enjoying things like Cranberry Orange Scones, Chocolate Chip Muffins, and Double Chocolate Brownies. (All gluten [...]

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Spinach, Strawberry & Quinoa Salad

Jul 3, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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This time of year is always pretty laid back for our family. Between July 4th and the hubby’s birthday two days later, I clearly have all of the excuses I need to work less and play more. Despite my best intentions, once again this year I find that I haven’t planned as well as I [...]

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Red & Yellow Pepper Quinoa Salad with Spicy Mustard Dressing

Jun 19, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with salads. For years, I’ve made almost the same salad every day. (And I probably should add for those of you who are new around here that I’ve enjoyed that salad for breakfast. Yes, I know I’m a little weird.) It’s always been a green salad with [...]

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Spicy Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Corn Quinoa Salad

Jun 14, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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I’m not really sure where June is going – the last couple of weeks have been such a whirlwind. We’ve been on the road a lot and are now visiting with family. Some people would take a break, but apparently I’m a little crazy. Instead of enjoying the rare help I’ve had with the boys, [...]

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Farmer’s Market Salad with Quinoa & the June Salad Challenge!

Jun 1, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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June just isn’t supposed to start off rainy and cold, but here I am. It’s 58 degrees and I haven’t seen the sun all day. As a Florida girl, this is just unheard of! Oh, and the Chipmunks shredded one of the cushions to our outdoor chairs. Shredded. In the pouring rain. Who knew something [...]

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Quinoa and Pasta Salad

May 20, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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If I had to pick my favorite time of year it would be a toss up between Spring and Fall. In the end though, I think that Spring would win out because its such a time of renewal. I’ve been lucky enough to do some traveling this year and am now on my third round [...]

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