Quinoa Salad

Thai Black Rice & Quinoa Salad

February 1, 2012

Lately I’ve been feeling that the quinoa salad recipes I make for the family on a regular basis have gotten a little…redundant. Not that they aren’t super yummy, but when you eat quinoa as much as we do after a while it can get a little boring. So, I decided to liven things up a [...]

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Quinoa Taco Bowl

January 20, 2012

Anyone who knows me knows that I crave creamy comfort food. In fact, there was a point in my life that if you had asked me my favorite food it would have been a toss up between macaroni and cheese and sour cream. (And the sour cream part would have been only half joking.) I [...]

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Quinoa Greek Salad

March 7, 2011

We had a quinoa Greek salad for lunch today. And, I must say, I’m really proud of myself. Why am I proud of myself for making quinoa salad? Lately, you might have noticed that a lot of people have been leaving comments about their success on diet programs (like the 17 day diet) or that [...]

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More Quinoa Salad Recipes – Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Nuts!

March 3, 2011

It would seem that spring is upon us – at least in some parts of the country. (Hopefully you are one of the lucky ones!) Now that the weather is getting warmer I’ve been in the mood for more quinoa salad recipes. I always find that when it is warm I would rather be outside [...]

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A New Recipe for Quinoa Salad- Montery Jack Quinoa Salad

January 21, 2011

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Citrus and Fennel Quinoa Salad

October 6, 2010

Are you looking for a new way to enjoy cooking quinoa? If so, I think you are really going to like this citrus fennel quinoa recipe. You know how I love quinoa salad, but this one is a little different from most things to the combination of orange and fennel. And, with the added in [...]

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More Healthy Quinoa Recipes – Fiesta Quinoa Salad

September 6, 2010

If you are like me, you are always on the lookout for healthy recipes that taste great! With the holiday weekend I have been in a festive mood, so I decided to come up with a fun new quinoa salad that was just a little bit different. I just love coming up with new healthy [...]

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Grilled Vegetable Salad with Quinoa – Among the Best Quinoa Salad Recipes

August 17, 2010

If you have been following Cooking Quinoa over the summer, you know that I am really digging quinoa salad recipes right now. In fact, I think I have found some of the best quinoa salad recipes that there are! Of course, I am always on the lookout for more. The inspiration for this dish came [...]

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Cold Quinoa Salad Recipes

August 6, 2010

It’s hot out there! As the month of August is in full swing, I’ve gotten numerous requests over the last couple of weeks for cold quinoa salad recipes. I have to admit that I fear that I am becoming a quinoa salad junkie. I picked up some quinoa in the bulk bins at whole foods [...]

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Quinoa Recipe – Balsamic Quinoa Salad

July 24, 2010

Most of the time, when I create a quinoa recipe, the inspiration comes from somewhere else. I will see a great rice recipe and thing “Hmmm…I bet that would be better with quinoa.” And then I have to add a few things and spice it up a bit. Since cooking quinoa is such a big [...]

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Southwestern Quinoa Salad

July 18, 2010

While the boys were in the pool today, I decided to throw together a quinoa salad. It is hot here today, (103 on its way to 110…yikes…It may be a dry heat but it is still hotter than h*ll) and the idea of something cool sounded good. I usually don’t hesitate to jump in the [...]

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Thyme Scented Quinoa

July 2, 2010

Looking for a basic quinoa recipes that can enhance your other recipes? Try this thyme scented quinoa. It’s easy to make and has a great flavor. This is not a quinoa recipe that I use by itself, but rather a base that I use as a base for other quinoa recipes. I like cooking quinoa [...]

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Quinoa Salad – Your Healthy Staple!

June 24, 2010

These days, I feel like I am LIVING on quinoa salad! When the weather heats up, I find myself wanting to spend as little time in the kitchen as possible. Since I’m in Arizona, staying cool is one of my primary concerns. Still, all that pool time makes me more conscious than ever about what [...]

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Quinoa Black Bean Salad Recipe

June 23, 2010

This black bean quinoa salad has a wonderful texture and is especially wonderful and your Mexican themed supper parties or a summer BBQ. It works equally well with red quinoa or white quinoa. I find that it is especially pretty if I combine red and white quinoa together! If you have leftovers, try it [...]

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Greek Quinoa Salad

June 23, 2010

If you’ve been around here long, you know that I really love quinoa salad. Of all the recipes I’ve tried, Greek quinoa salad is at the top of my list. I love the way the flavors combine and although this would also be great with quinoa pasta (or regular pasta for that matter) I really [...]

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Lemon Chicken and Quinoa Salad

May 6, 2010

With summer approaching, I am always looking for new salad dishes to try. And of course, I am always looking for new quinoa recipes! The inspiration for this dish was found in Clean Eating magazine. (Which is one of my favorite cooking magazines, by the way.) The orginal used Bulgur and mint, neither of which [...]

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