Healthy Recipes: Italian Quinoa Salad
Italian Quinoa Salad to add to your Healthy Recipe Collection.
I know you saw the word quinoa and thought, Chrissy must be obsessed with this new ingredient because she's using it in everything. If I had never started my Pantry Challenge this month and found that box stuck between two boxes of cereal, I probably wouldn't have ended up trying it. I'm so glad I did though and now I'm hooked!
I'm not exactly sure what you're suppose to use Quinoa in but I've tried it with Strawberries and Cream for breakfast and today I made an Italian Quinoa Salad that was loaded with a few of my favorite veggies along with Trader Joe Balsamic Glaze. It was so yummy so I had to share it with everyone.
How to make Italian Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Cup of Quinoa (make according to package directions)
- 1 Cup cut up tomatoes
- 1 Cut up Cucumber
- ½ Cup Feta Cheese (I used Herb and Garlic)
- ½ Cup Trader Joe Balsamic Glaze (this is amazing, if you haven't tried it go out and get some now!)
Instructions
Step 1 - Cook the Quinoa according to the package instructions
Step 2 - Cut up the Tomatoes and Cucumber
Step 3 - Mix the Quinoa, vegetables, cheese and Balsamic Glaze together in a bowl and serve
I used what I had on hand but I think red onion, peppers and black olives would be delicious in this salad too. If you don't have any of the Trader Joe Balsamic Glaze available using a simple Italian Dressing or any Balsamic dressing would work too.
Have you been trying to eat healthy since the New Year? I thought this Quinoa Salad was delicious and I will be making it for lunch when I'm at home alone. it's the perfect meal for me.
If you've used Quinoa, I'd love to hear about your recipe creations! I'm looking for new things to try!
Healthy Recipes: Italian Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Cup of Quinoa make according to package directions
- 1 Cup cut up tomatoes
- 1 Cut up Cucumber
- ½ Cup Feta Cheese I used Herb and Garlic
- ½ Cup Trader Joe Balsamic Glaze
Instructions
- Step 1 – Cook the Quinoa according to the package instructions
- Step 2 – Cut up the Tomatoes and Cucumber
- Step 3 – Mix the Quinoa, vegetables, cheese and Balsamic Glaze together in a bowl and serve
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I really need to eat healthier this year. I'm so excited to see your healthy eating recipes that look so delicious! I can't wait to try this.
This salad looks so fantastically healthy AND delicious! Love this Chrissy!