Name: Lemon Quinoa Salad with Pistachios & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 1 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil, sliced (about 1/2 cup)); 1/4 cup shelled & chopped pistachios; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar (or honey); 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

Whip up this vibrant lemon quinoa salad in minutes. Pistachios and sun-dried tomatoes add crunch and color, and the salad is gluten-free and vegan.

This is a day to celebrate! Liz of The Lemon Bowl is having a baby boy, and a whole group of bloggers are honoring her and her little one with a virtual baby shower, hosted by Kristen of Dine & Dish, Rachel of Rachel Cooks and Sheila of Eat2Gather. To make the shower truly about Liz, we all made recipes with lemon, true to the name of Liz's blog.

If you are already a fan of Liz's blog, you'll know that she went through an amazing weight loss transformation and focuses on healthy, creative recipes that use seasonal ingredients. Right up my alley!

Liz and I have yet to meet in person, but through our online interactions (as bloggers tend to enjoy), I feel as though I know her. She is warm, funny and clearly primed to become the mother to two little boys (her little guy, Asher, is going to be a great big brother).

Congratulations, Liz! Enjoy your virtual shower. I just wish we could do it in person.

This easy salad features one of my favorite grains, quinoa. It is tossed with a handful of shelled pistachios, sun-dried tomatoes and an easy lemon vinaigrette. Healthy and full of flavor, it's perfect for a baby shower or an easy side dish for your next meal.

How to make lemon quinoa salad:

In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water.

Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until all of the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.

Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large baking sheet and spread it out evenly. Let it cool to room temperature.

To the quinoa, add the sun-dried tomatoes, pistachios and parsley. Stir to combine.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine. Serve or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

What to serve with lemon quinoa salad:

This easy quinoa salad is very versatile and can be served with chicken, seafood, pork, beans or tofu. Here are a few favorites...

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Lemon Quinoa Salad with Pistachios & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Whip up this vibrant lemon quinoa salad in minutes. Pistachios and sun-dried tomatoes add crunch and color, and the salad is gluten-free and vegan.

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Entrees, Salads

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: Cups

Calories: 174.6kcal

Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 ½ ounces sun-dried tomatoes not packed in oil, sliced (about ½ cup)
¼ cup shelled & chopped pistachios
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon agave nectar or honey
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until all of the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large baking sheet and spread it out evenly. Let it cool to room temperature.
To the quinoa, add the sun-dried tomatoes, pistachios and parsley. Stir to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine. Serve or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

Notes

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