Quinoa Salad with Zucchini, Mint, and Pistachios

Rating: 3.47 stars
167 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 26
  • 4 star values: 62
  • 3 star values: 51
  • 2 star values: 20
  • 1 star values: 8

Everyone will love the combination of flavors and textures in this vegan quinoa salad: garlicky sauteed zucchini, delicate scallions, crunchy roasted pistachios, and fragrant fresh mint.

Martha Stewart Living, September 2013

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Recipe Summary

prep:
20 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Place quinoa and water in a small saucepan and season with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer until tender and water is absorbed, about 16 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.

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  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant (do not let brown), about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper and add to quinoa.

  • Stir in scallions, pistachios, lemon zest and juice, and mint. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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Reviews (6)

167 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 26
  • 4 star values: 62
  • 3 star values: 51
  • 2 star values: 20
  • 1 star values: 8
Anonymous
Rating: 2 stars
04/12/2018
You need to add nutritional values to your recipes. And perhaps use less salt for those of us on a low sodium diet. Sounds good, but I'd need to know the sodium values before I could make it for me and my hubby.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/14/2015
yum
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
03/22/2015
This was simple and delicious. I made this as a side for roast leg of lamb with lemon, garlic and rosemary, and it was perfect. I added eggplant and cherry tomatoes. The lemon juice and zest with the mint really spice up the quinoa, which is otherwise dull when just served alone. Great recipe.
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Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
01/21/2015
Great recipe. Very light, summery salad but filling. I omitted the scallions (texture preference) and added feta cheese.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
01/08/2014
Easy recipe in only 3 steps. Perfect! Myriad Antinuisibles
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
12/11/2013
Excellent Salad, which is very tasty and healthy as well. Wonderful idea. Because my husband has some heart problems, I avoided the salt and used more pepper. Also used a bit more garlic to compensate for the taste. Excellent recipe! Janice
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