Quinoa and Pomegranate Salad

Name: Quinoa and Pomegranate Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa rinsed in cold water 3 times; 6 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 cup scallion greens washed and sliced into thin rounds; 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley washed and roughly chopped; Seeds from 1 pomegranate (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup toasted sliced or slivered almonds (optional); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed in cold water 3 times6 cups water1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 cup scallion greens, washed and sliced into thin rounds1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, washed and roughly chopped Seeds from 1 pomegranate (about 1 cup)1/2 cup toasted sliced or slivered almonds (optional)1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon granulated sugarKosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a large pot, add the 1/2 salt to the 6 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa, and cook until tender (about 8 minutes). Using a sieve, drain well. Cool to room temperature, and set aside in refrigerator.

Mix the parsley, scallion greens, pomegranate seeds, olive oil, red wine vinegar and sugar in a bowl.

Add the quinoa, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. To serve, top with the toasted almonds.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 153.6
Total Fat: 6.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 440.2 mg
Total Carbs: 21.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
Protein: 4.7 g

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Member Reviews

1SILVERFOX
This is a most incredible salad! This was my first time using quinoa and what a way to do it! I didn't have red wine vinegar so substituted for a Balsamic/fig vinegar. I didn't put salt & pepper (which is unusual for me) because it tasted to good without. Hubby loved it so much too. thanks! - 1/3/09
LKOKOTAN
Very tasty ingredients. The mixture of tastes was very good. My first time trying Quinoa. - 1/12/10
CD4152005
I have made this salad twice now. It keeps well for a few days in the fridge and makes a great addition to my lunch staples. - 12/9/08

Reply from GETSTARTED21 (12/9/08)
I'm so glad! I love it -- and the red and green actually make it a pretty festive side dish too! Thanks for your comment.
LSIG14
Delightful side dish for Christmas dinner - festive colors and excellent taste! Will definitely use this again! - 12/20/13
CD13824544
Look good. Going to give it a try. - 12/20/13
BEACH_NUT
This recipe is DELICIOUS! I have been a fan of quinoa for many years, mainly for it's nutritional benefits, versatility and yummy taste. All the ingredients compliment each other wonderfully, from color, to texture, to taste. Simply WONDERFUL! PS No salt needed! - 3/19/13
ROOSTER72
I did not have these ingredients - but it gave me confidence to try different Quinoa salads - a bit of sweet (e.g some currants), a + fresh (e.g. some salad veges & herbs), + crunch (e.g. chopped nuts) + zing (e.g. lemon juice).
Mix & match based on what's you have - but not too many ingredients. - 11/10/12
CD4014540
This dish is not only beautiful to look at, it tastes amazing. The different flavors compliment one another nicely. The dish has a clean finish and I really look forward to taking to share with family for Christmas dinner. EXCELLENT! - 12/23/11
VANANDEL
Fabulous! Another perfect dish for the holidays with the green and red colors. My husband loved it - we're eating at least one vegetarian dish every week and this one was the best so far! - 11/21/09
CHERYLHURT
Thanks - 3/31/21
DEE107
thanks for sharing - 12/4/20
JWINKSLLC
I have GOT to make this! - 12/4/20
REGILIEH
yummy - 12/4/20
CARD512002
will have to try this - 12/4/20
ELRIDDICK
Thanks for sharing - 5/6/20
CD2693807
looks very festive and sounds yummy...going to have to try this - 12/7/19
PREMAM
This is a great salad. I did not change anything. Definitely a keeper - 12/5/19
TERMITEMOM
This is delicious! I prepare the quinoa in chicken or vegetable bouillon instead of plain water. - 12/4/19
LIL-VIXEN
I made this salad and it is very good. - 12/4/19
CKEYES1
Will try - 12/4/19
JIACOLO
This looks tasty
- 12/4/19
SHERYE
I've never tried Quinoa, but will give this recipe a try - 12/4/19
PIZZA5152
Interesting - 12/4/19
GOFORGIN
no - 12/4/19
KACEYSW
This was really delish! It was easy to make and everyone enjoyed it. - 12/12/18