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Simple Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato and Almonds

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Enjoy this delicious salad of sun-dried tomatoes on a bed or red quinoa with almonds, parsley, and hints of lemon.

Simple Quinoa Salad with Sun Dried Tomato and Almonds

I’ve published more than a few quinoa salads over the years, but this one stands out. I used red quinoa in this sun-dried tomato and quinoa almond salad, but you can use any color quinoa.

You may or may not know that quinoa comes in three main varieties: red, black and white. You may be more familiar with the regular (white) quinoa, but no matter what color you choose, you will be getting a load of nutritional benefits.

Quinoa is high in protein and fiber, the two vitamins I look for in my daily diet. Sun-dried tomatoes have loads of vitamins C and K, while almonds support your skin with vitamin E.

What do I need to make this recipe?

Red quinoa is a great source of fiber and protein, which support our digestive sytem and helps to repair tissues.

Yellow onion supports bone health and contains lots of antioxidants.

Sun-dried tomatoes (in olive oil) are rich in lycopene. This antioxidant can help protect your skin from sun damage.

Parsley is rich in vitamin K, which plays an important role in blood calcium levels.

Almonds contain magnesium and vitamin E, which can help lower blood pressure and improve skin health.

Along with those ingredients, you will need water, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

Steps

HOW DO I PUT IT TOGETHER?

Bring quinoa and water to boil in a small pot. Turn temperature to the lowest and cook until the water is gone. Fluff with a fork.

In a small skillet, heat up the olive oil. Add onion and cook on medium-low until onion is clear (about 2 minutes).

Combine cooked quinoa, onion and the rest of the ingredients together.

Salt and pepper to taste.

Simple Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato and Almonds Yum

5 Servings
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205 Calories
Time to cook: 30 mins
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup red quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ yellow onion, chopped
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, in olive oil, drained & chopped
  • 1 small bunch parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup almonds, sliced
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Bring quinoa and water to boil in a small pot. Turn temperature to the lowest and cook until the water is gone. Fluff with a fork.

2

In a small skillet, heat up the olive oil. Add onion and cook on medium-low until onion is clear (about 2 minutes).

3

Combine cooked quinoa, onion and the rest of the ingredients together.

4

Salt and pepper to taste.

Equipment Used

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Nutrition Facts
Simple Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato and Almonds
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Sodium 22mg1%
Potassium 652mg19%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1059IU21%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
Calcium 77mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

About the Author

Marina Rizhkov

I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.

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