Quinoa Salad with Spring Radishes and Greens

Quinoa Salad with Spring Radishes and Greens

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 163.4
  • Total Fat: 8.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 23.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 4.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Quinoa Salad with Spring Radishes and Greens calories by ingredient


Introduction

Light and refreshing, this salad is packed with the flavors of spring. Pair it with a simple roast chicken. Light and refreshing, this salad is packed with the flavors of spring. Pair it with a simple roast chicken.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1/2 cup quinoa
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    3 cups mixed baby greens
    1 cup sliced radishes
    2 cups broccoli florets or chopped asparagus spears, steamed until tender-cirsp
    2 tablespoons basil, chopped
    1 teaspoon lemon zest
    1 teaspoon lemon juice
    1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer, then transfer to a small saucepan with 1 cup water.
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool completely.

Toss the cooled quinoa with all other ingredients.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This not only sounds like an excellent healthy meal, but a delicious one, too. Can't wait to try it. - 3/19/14


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was easy to put together and quite tasty, I added cucumber and spring onions, too! - 10/14/17


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I'm not a big fan of radishes, but this was good. - 10/14/17


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    Very Good
    ok - 3/8/21


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    Very Good
    I skipped the radishes (they just don't agree with me) and added halved grape tomatoes, red onion and cucumbers. - 10/20/20


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    Incredible!
    yum - 9/23/20


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    very good and can always add more veggies - 9/6/20


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    Incredible!
    Great - 5/13/20


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    Not fancy, good enough. - 5/9/20


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    Not a big fan... - 4/12/20


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    Incredible!
    yum - 1/24/20


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    Bad
    Quinoa is not good, will not make this again. Only the asparagus is good tasting. - 1/5/20


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Added more spices and vegetables - 1/4/20


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Nice spring meal. - 12/23/19


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    Looking forward to making this salad. Different from any that I have made in the past. - 10/21/19


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    Thanks - 8/7/19


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    Wonderful way to incorporate the radishes I have growing in the back garden pot. - 7/4/19


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    Incredible!
    We enjoy this as a late lunch - 6/27/19


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    thank you - 5/17/19


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    looks and sounds yummy - 5/8/19


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    Incredible!
    Delicious - 4/5/19


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    Incredible!
    This was a great dinner. My wife and I enjoyed it a lot. Look forward to trying different variation on this. - 3/12/19


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    Yummy - 3/12/19


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    Yumm! - 3/12/19


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    Not usually a big salad person, but this can be pretty good. - 2/19/19


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    looks good... - 2/3/19


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    I think I will be pulling that quinoa out tomorrow! - 2/1/19


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    Very Good
    Very good! - 1/29/19


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    Very good! - 1/3/19


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    Great lunch item - 9/16/18


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 7/11/18


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    Very Good
    good meal - 7/5/18


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    Nice light salad - 6/22/18


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    Just bought my first quinoa and this sounds good - 6/11/18


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    Incredible!
    NICE! - 5/29/18


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    Incredible!
    Sounds great! - 4/23/18


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    looks good cant wait to try this one - 4/1/18


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    Very Good
    Very good - 3/17/18


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    Nice - 3/7/18


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    Looks healthy! - 3/7/18


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    Very Good
    yummy - 2/9/18


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    interesting idea 7 its so easy - 11/3/17


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    Incredible!
    If you think you can,
    or you think you can't,
    you're probably right.
    - Henry Ford
    - 10/15/17


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    looks tasty - 10/14/17


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    Incredible!
    Yum! Delicious. - 10/14/17


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    Incredible!
    Can't wait to try this - 10/14/17


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    I enjoyed this salad. - 10/14/17


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    Great salad - 10/14/17


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    This is sounds inviting. - 10/10/17


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    Incredible!
    Refreshing salad, easy to make and everyone ate it! - 9/2/17


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    This is a non keeper - 8/29/17


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    Now to figure out to make Quinoa and then I would be able to eat it and taste it without the bitterness in it. - 8/23/17


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    Good
    I like it. Next time I will cook my quinoa in vegetable broth for flavor. I am curious though, as to how many servings does this recipe make. - 7/11/17


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    Good
    It was delicious - 6/7/17


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    Incredible!
    I added cranberries and it was oh, so good. Next time, I'll add raisins and/or strawberries. I am a veggie fanatic and one of my favorites is asparagus. - 5/13/17


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    add craisins for a bit of sweetness - 4/6/17


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    good - 4/4/17


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    love this - 4/4/17


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    Incredible!
    This is a great salad - 4/4/17


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    Good way to work more radishes into your diet - 3/29/17


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    This just screams SPRING to me! - 3/27/17


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    Good
    It's ok
    - 2/23/17


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    I made this salad along with baked chicken!!! Yummy!!! - 2/20/17


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    Looks delicious! - 1/26/17