Comments on: Quinoa Salad

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:10:33 +0000

I’ve never cooked quinoa before, but this sounds and looks so delicious that I’m going to have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday at Organized 31.

By: Organizedisland

Organizedisland — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:07:27 +0000

In reply to Cafe Pasadena. Yes, where has this been all these years? Love it as a source of protein!

By: Cafe Pasadena

Cafe Pasadena — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:38:37 +0000

Yes, I have cooked Quinoa before! Love it. A wonderful elegant taste and protein. Seems to go with a lot of foods.

By: Organizedisland

Organizedisland — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:28:27 +0000

In reply to Meg, Happy Kids, Inc (@happykidsinc). I love the idea of it as a breakfast Meg! I love all of your suggestions. I am so late to the quinoa party! :) Happy Weekend!

By: Meg, Happy Kids, Inc (@happykidsinc)

Meg, Happy Kids, Inc (@happykidsinc) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:59:09 +0000

Yes, use quinoa regularly! It actually works great as a breakfast cereal instead of oatmeal. Cook it and add a little maple syrup and blueberries…delish! Look for quinoa flakes in the bulk foods section for a creamier cereal.

I love cold salads, too. For some reason, finely diced cucumbers and fresh cilantro taste amazing with quinoa…they would be a great addition to what you have here.

Finally, I add it to vegetarian chili to make it heartier and I blend it into black beans and other beans when we do “taco night”, to add extra nutrients to the meal.

I was dropping by to say “thank you” for linking up on my Bloglovin Blog Hop.

Have a great night,
Meg
Happy Kids, Inc

By: Organizedisland

Organizedisland — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:26:58 +0000

In reply to Tamara. Really they use it in cookies? I had no idea. I really liked it as well.

By: Tamara

Tamara — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:34:13 +0000

I love your picture of the veggies to add – looks like a rainbow. I’d never heard of quinoa until several years ago in San Francisco at a BBQ. Someone made it in a salad somewhat like this recipe. I loved it! I didn’t even realize all of the ways people use it – as breakfast, as a rice-like component, in cookies, etc.

By: Organizedisland

Organizedisland — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:26:30 +0000

In reply to Linda. Thank you Linda! Yes I especially love salads in the summer time.

By: Organizedisland

Organizedisland — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:24:50 +0000

In reply to jamiegall1930. Yes, it is so interesting how it cooks. I love the idea of adding fruit Jamie! Please share your recipe when you put it together.

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:18:48 +0000

Quinoa is new to me too. I like the sound of this salad. Thanks so much for sharing this. I’ll be giving this a try. Sounds cool for this heat!

Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
Tumbleweed Contessa

By: jamiegall1930

jamiegall1930 — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:39:57 +0000

I love how quinoa starts as little seeds then puffs up. I’ve been wanting to create a salad with it lately too. I’ll be added fruit into mine =) PS: Looks good, btw!! lol

By: Caryn/The Mid Life Guru

Caryn/The Mid Life Guru — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:28:45 +0000

Love quinoa. I use it in salads too but try to add it in everything I can. Easy to do when you cook up a batch at the beginning of the week and have it ready to go in the fridge.