1. Recipes

How to Make Quinoa Salad with Winter Veggies and Buffalo Chicken Sausage - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be customized in countless ways to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. In this recipe, we're combining the wholesome goodness of quinoa with a colorful array of winter vegetables and flavorful buffalo chicken sausage to create a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

Quinoa is a nutrient-dense grain that's packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. It has a mild, nutty flav...

Read more

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 links Dietz & Watson Buffalo Chicken Sausage, cut into chunks
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cups butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Put the quinoa and chicken broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • While quinoa cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate.
  • Add another tablespoon oil to pan, then add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the squash and carrots and cook about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-firm.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, remaining oil, cumin, salt and black pepper. Add quinoa, sausage, squash-carrot and onion mixture and mix. Chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to two days. When ready to serve, stir in the parsley.

    • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 547mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 327mg

    Categories

    Quinoa salad recipes