How to Make Tomato-Mint Quinoa Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tomato-Mint Quinoa Salad is a refreshing and wholesome dish that is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light and flavorful side dish. This salad combines the nutty flavor of quinoa with the juicy sweetness of ripe tomatoes, and the fresh, aromatic notes of mint. The result is a satisfying and vibrant salad that is both delicious and nutritious.

Quinoa, the main ingredient in this salad, is a gluten-free, whole grain that is packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrie...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 ¼ cups quinoa
  • ⅓ cup raisins
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 10 radishes, quartered
  • ½ cucumber, diced
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring water to boil in a small saucepan. Pour in quinoa, raisins, and a pinch of salt. Cover, and let simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, then remove from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Toss together the tomatoes, onion, radish, cucumber, and almonds in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled quinoa, then season with mint, parsley, cumin, lime juice, sesame oil, and salt. Chill 1 to 2 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 178mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 438mg