This salad is so colorful and tasty! It is easy to make ahead and pack for lunch during the week. I cooked the quinoa in low sodium vegetable broth which added a lot of flavor. I also had fresh cilantro on hand so I used that instead of parsley. I really like the tart flavor of this salad, but if you aren't a fan of vinegar start with half the amount and add more to taste.
This is a great recipe IF you cut the amount of vinegar in half! I made it just like the recipe calls for, and it was waaaaay to liquidy & tart. I used half the amount the next time and it was perfect!
This is a great recipe if you are already a quinoa fan. We sampled this at a food bank and it wasn't their favorite. Many of the folks at one of our sites have a lot of dental issues so the really firm fresh carrots, celery, and peppers were a source of complaint. You can partially steam them ahead of time to make them softer. I make a similar salad at home and add fresh mango and black beans to the recipe and it is a family favorite.
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Submitted by TeresaP on Mon, 08/10/2015 - 08:48This salad is so colorful and tasty! It is easy to make ahead and pack for lunch during the week. I cooked the quinoa in low sodium vegetable broth which added a lot of flavor. I also had fresh cilantro on hand so I used that instead of parsley. I really like the tart flavor of this salad, but if you aren't a fan of vinegar start with half the amount and add more to taste.
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Submitted by tierrabonita on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 08:31This is a wonderful recipe!! My family loves it as do guests...we make it often! And it makes great leftovers.
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Submitted by JanPlum on Mon, 01/26/2015 - 13:11This is a great recipe IF you cut the amount of vinegar in half! I made it just like the recipe calls for, and it was waaaaay to liquidy & tart. I used half the amount the next time and it was perfect!
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Submitted by lkraemer on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 14:10This is a great recipe if you are already a quinoa fan. We sampled this at a food bank and it wasn't their favorite. Many of the folks at one of our sites have a lot of dental issues so the really firm fresh carrots, celery, and peppers were a source of complaint. You can partially steam them ahead of time to make them softer. I make a similar salad at home and add fresh mango and black beans to the recipe and it is a family favorite.
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Submitted by Edamame on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 15:40This is one of my favorite recipes on this site. It is oh so good and healthy!
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Submitted by Claudia on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 14:42I really liked this salad.