Broccoli and Quinoa Salad
The recipe Broccoli and Quinoa Salad can be made in approximately 30 minutes. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 8 and costs 98 cents per serving. This side dish has 431 calories, 7g of protein, and 30g of fat per serving. If you have celery stalks, mayonnaise, cooked bacon, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe from Premeditated Left Over has 68 fans. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 77%, which is pretty good. Users who liked this recipe also liked Quinoa & Broccoli Salad, Broccoli Quinoa Lentil Salad, and Broccoli Pesto Quinoa Salad.
Servings: 8
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium apple, diced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette (I used Annie's Naturals because it is gluten free)
5 cups broccoli florets
2 celery stalks, sliced
6 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons honey
1 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup pecans
1½ cups quinoa (I used red quinoa)
3 cups water
Equipment:
pot
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
Add quinoa and water to a large pot. Cook over a medium-high flame until it reaches a boil. Lower flame, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.Place quinoa in the refrigerator to cool.While the quinoa is cooling cook the bacon and then crumble it.Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.Once the quinoa had cooled, add the vegetables.Pour the dressing over the quinoa and veggies. Toss to coat.Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator to keep cool until you do serve it.
Step by step:
1. Add quinoa and water to a large pot. Cook over a medium-high flame until it reaches a boil. Lower flame, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Place quinoa in the refrigerator to cool.While the quinoa is cooling cook the bacon and then crumble it.
3. Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.Once the quinoa had cooled, add the vegetables.
4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and veggies. Toss to coat.
5. Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator to keep cool until you do serve it.
Nutrition Information:
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