Veggie, Almond, and Raisin Quinoa Salad

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The original recipe is from a friend, and I modified it by adding some ingredients to the recipe. Since it has an abundance of goodness in it, I'll often eat it alone as a meal. I've also served this as a side dish with bbq chicken or lamb shish-kabobs.

Submitted by misspia
Published on March 9, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ½ cup sliced almonds

  • 4 cups vegetable stock

  • 2 cups quinoa

  • 1 English cucumber, diced

  • 15 grape tomatoes, quartered

  • 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, stemmed and leaves finely chopped

  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced

  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ½ cup raisins

  • ¼ cup chopped black olives

  • 4 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice

  • ½ cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread almonds onto a baking sheet.

  2. Bake almonds in the preheated oven until lightly toasted and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes.

  3. Bring vegetable stock and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and stock has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

  4. Mix almonds, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, orange bell pepper, feta cheese, raisins, olives, and scallions into quinoa.

  5. Whisk lemon juice and olive oil together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and stir until quinoa mixture is coated.

Cook's Note:

If you can get sheep's milk feta, use that.

You can add salt and ground black pepper to taste, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282 Calories
15g Fat
30g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 292mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 364mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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