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Quinoa Salad Recipe and Cost to Make

Submitted by Amanda on

Quinoa Salad


This is the successful quinoa salad recipe I served to 25 people along with a baked potato bar last night.

Recipe for Quinoa Salad

  • 2 cups Quinoa, uncooked
  • 1 lb. grape tomatoes, halved
  • 4 banana peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 3/4 can black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)

Cook quinoa according to package directions and chill. (Can be made a day or two in advance.) Combine quinoa and vegetables in large bowl folding gently with a large spatula. Pour salad dressing over quinoa. Stir gently. Serve immediately. To marinate, chill 1-2 hours after adding dressing.

Recipe for Italian Dressing

  • 3/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion pwder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley

Whisk ingredients together continuously while pouring over salad.

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