Loved this!! Tasted great, need to add lime to taste. I preferred more but could see how some would like less. Great recipe.
This salad is really wonderful, since I have gone glutton free, we have tried quite a few and I keep going back to this. I take it for lunches for up to three days and it still tastes great.
Love this! I've made it several times. This time I lightly sautéed garlic and jalapeno plus added some corn. Ultra-zesty! My husband is a foodie and he loves this cold for lunch!
The flavor is great but a little over whelming. I only used 1 lime and that was enough. I even did 1 1/2 cups quinoa and 3 cups water to mild out the flavor. Everything else I did exactly as the recipe stated.
We added a side of guacamole with organic gluten free chips. My husband's favorite quinoa salad.
I love this recipe. However, I do not use any oil and I add more lime juice. I found it's much better after some hours in the fridge or the next day. I've made this so many times,it's definitely one of my favorites.
I have made this recipe many times, I agree with some who thought the recipe made as written was salty, I only added salt to taste.
Cut the salt by half! The lime taste was so strong when we first had this- way too tangy. After letting it sit in the fridge overnight this turned out excellent! I used extra cilantro.
This is SO GOOD! Added 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, skin charred over open flame. Crazy good and FULL of flavor!
Love this recipe. So easy and my husband even liked it!! He is always apprehensive when it looks healthy. The ultimate compliment from him is, "I would eat THAT again!" Very flavourful and a nice presentation. I made it with the tricolour quinoa. Thank you for submitting this recipe for all of us to try and enjoy!
This was an excellent choice for my staff potluck, lots of great reviews and very little left over! I was worried about the amount of cumin and oil based on other reviews but followed the recipe and found the flavour perfectly balanced. After sitting overnight it helped flavours meld better, but was a bit drier than I wanted so I gave it another squirt of lime juice and olive oil and it was fine. I added edamame which was a great addition. Next time will add avocado also. A keeper!
This was my first attempt at a quinoa salad and it was delicious. I cooked the quinoa in a can of chicken broth plus enough water to make 2 cups. I didn't use the full amount of lime, because people said they didn't like it...next time I will try a little more than 1 lime.
It taste awesome, it's pretty, fun to make, everyone is not sure when they try it, then they fall in love with it. One bite is all it takes
Ive made this a few times a few different ways. I do love the way the recipe is written. My favorite way is reducing the oil. toast the quinoa a few minutes then cook in chicken stock. Used 2 cans of black beans. I added 1/4 tsp curry and 1/8 tsp ginger. Roasted the cherry tomatoes. Instead of green onion, I used red onion. Added 2 cups spinach. Feta cheese crumbles on top.
This is fantastic! Loved the recipe exactly as written. Even better the next day.
Very good. I added cucumber and corn. I cooked it al dente as others suggested. We will enjoy this often.
i really liked it. I served it cold. I only used 1 lime and added lemon juice. I also added more cumin. Maybe i didn't measure salt but i did not think it was salty and i added some season salt and onion and garlic powder to it. I plan to make it for all my bbq's this summer. I used organic black beans in the can and rinsed it well before added.
Awesome! I put in a little less lime juice. I also went to the olive bar at the local market and bought olives and garlic using the olive oil in the recipe. a little red onion to finish off. Yum!
This is my favorite way to eat quinoa! It doesn't taste healthy, it tastes almost identical to chipotle. It is so, so delicious and refreshing - I've made it several times in the past month. I add corn, only 1 (somewhat heaping) teaspoon of cumin, an extra half of a lime, and a lot of extra cilantro and green onion because it just really helps bring out that lime flavor.
LOVE this recipe! It was the first one i tired from this site about a year ago and it was so easy to prepare and the flavors are blended so well that it was an instant hit. It's now my "specialty" and i bring to all my potlucks, social functions, etc. It's a great way to introduce your loved one to Quinoa and the amazing benefits of this grain. If you like this one, try the shrimp fried quinoa recipe too.
I made this for a potluck where several people are gluten-free. I followed some of the reviews and reduced the oil a bit and halved the lime juice. It had great flavor. Everyone raved about it. We ate it the day after I made it so the flavors were well melded. Make sure you rinse your quinoa first. This should be #1 on the directions.
This is one of the best lunch salads I've EVERY made....I add a little more crushed red pepper, but other than that, I don't change a thing. I absolutely love it! I also broil chicken breast and take a 2 -3 ou slices to eat as a small entre. So tasty, full of flavor, and packed with lots of good nutrients.
This was absolutely awesome! My whole family loved it! Had it warm....so good! Was hoping for leftovers to try it chilled....no luck, all gone!!!!!
WOW!!! I have never cooked with quinoa but trying to eat healthier so I pick it up at the store. I loves this recipe. I used 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, right amount of heat for me. Enjoy!!!
Just made this DELICIOUS SALAD. MY fiancé tried and said "I feel as if I just went to a restaurant baby! Delicious!!!
Good, but missing a crunch element. I added red bell pepper and fixed it right up.
Like a burst of spring in your mouth. My whole family loved this salad. I did make a couple small modifications: Used 1 large lime and only 1 tsp cumin and 1/2 tsp salt. Cooked quinoa 10 mins to avoid sogginess.
LOVE this recipe!! I am always asked to make this salad. The only thing I do differently is I make the quinoa in low sodium vegetable stock, not water. I think that makes it more flavourful. Thank you for this recipe!!
This is a wonderfully tasty salad, and very easy to make. It is perfect just the way it is, but who can resist adding their own touch? I added half a can (drained) shoepeg corn, just for color, and I also was able to find yellow cherry tomatoes, so I used half red/half yellow cherry tomatoes. This is now my favorite salad!
Great recipe! I doubled the recipe and added 4 ears fresh corn cut from the cob and most of a package of queso fresco. It is chilling right now for a potluck tomorrow and I am having a difficult time staying out of it.
I love this simple dressing! I added avocado, spinach, red onions and omitted the bell peppers. The beauty of this salad is that you can add anything you want and make it your own. The cumin does wonders to this dressing .
Have experimented with this from time to time. The listed recipe is great! Sometimes will add some frozen corn kernels and substituted fresh minced jalapenos instead of chili flakes. A very versatile recipe that is light and refreshing.
Perfect make ahead summer salad. Sometimes I substitute the black beans with garbanzo beans.
Love, love, love this recipe! I cut back on the green onions and squeezed a little extra lime juice over it after it refrigerated overnight. I read reviews of which quinoa brand was best and bought Bob's Red Mill - expensive, but worth it. The second day I put some cut up leftover steak in it. Yum!
My sister brought this salad to a potluck dinner and although the combination seemed odd, my husband and I were pleasantly surprised - it was excellent! So much so, I am planning to make it myself tonight, only 2 days later. Another perk - you can make it a day ahead and it doesn't need to be heated.
Made this for dinner last night--delicious.! I added lots of minced garlic because we love garlic. Other than that, I made as directed. Did add diced avocado and four jumbo shrimp, grilled in cumin and garlic powder, to each plate. Yum. Certainly a keeper. Always looking for new quinoa recipes.
Easy & tasty! I didn't have quite enough cilantro on hand, and I think that would have made it even better.
This was excellent! Used a roasted garlic quinoa package rather than just regular, but not sure it would have made a difference. This dish rocks!
I always add a little extra cumin, cilantro, and lime juice. I think it gives the recipe a little extra pizzaz.
I followed the directions almost exactly. I halved everything because I was making it for only myself. I diced a regular tomato because I didn't have cherry tomatoes and used a yellow onion. It came out so delicious!! I am not a regular eater of quinoa, raw onions or raw tomatoes, so I was a little apprehensive, but this was delicious and I will make this many more times! Thank you!
I served this for a Memorial Day bar-b-que, and everyone enjoyed it! The lime kick went great with the chipotle marinated grilled chicken recipe from this site! Thank you for this recipe!
I just made this salad and it's delicious!! I think the versatility of this recipe is what makes it outstanding. I had lemons, so used those instead of limes. I also had a couple orange peppers and added those for a nice crunch. Definitely can adjust seasonings to personal preference but I do like the addition of cumin and red pepper flakes. Thanks for the recipe!
This is a wonderful summer salad. I made it too the recipe but left out the gr. onions. The flavors explode in your mouth making it a salad to make again and again.
This is my favorite way to use quinoa so far. I'm not a big fan of cumin, but it is perfect for this salad. It is definitely better cold "the next day". I've made it several times - I use a Thai chili powder instead of the pepper flakes. This time I added a little fish sauce. We'll see how that works!
I started making this salad last summer and didn't write a review - because honestly I seldom write reviews about anything online! I LOVE this recipe. LOVE LOVE LOVE. I'm not a vegetarian, but my partner is. She loves it too and just now she asked me to "make plenty of it" because as others have pointed out it's even better the next day. Terrific to put in a container for lunch at work!
Delicious!! Left out the tomatoes and cilantro, was still fantastic. The lime juice *makes* this dish. This is not that spicy, but for my roommate who doesn't like any spicy food, she heated it up with some sour cream and had nothing but rave reviews. Perfect warm or cold. So easy to make. This is definitely going to be put into my every week rotation - perfect for packing for lunch or throwing together for a potluck.
This is wonderful! I make it all the time for functions and it is always a hit. I make it exactly as written except I added an avocado. DELICIOUS!!
So tasty. One thing I've learned to do different is for those with family or friends who do not like tomatos (go figure, right?) Just leave the tomatoes on the side adding them as you scoop out a serving if desired. Then those who love and hate tomatos are all satisfied. I will make this again and again (about to make it again right now!)
I absolutely love this salad! I skipped the oil because we just don't need the extra calories. I would not change a thing otherwise! This was my first time eating or cooking quinoa. I had to cook it a little longer than stated in order to get it to absorb all the liquid. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
Delicious! Made for a Labor Day cookout and it was a hit for all generations and diet types!! I followed the recipe, except for switching green onions with white onions. I made a 1.5X batch, and I added some ingredients: - diced jalapeño - diced avocado - sweet yellow corn. And, I saw a suggestion to boil the quinoa in a broth. I boiled mine in vegetable broth.
This was my first time making Quinoa, and a perfect choice. I made the following adjustments based on reading some reviews and adding my preferences. I cut the cumin to 1 1/2 t instead of 2. I used 1 1/2 squeezed lime instead of 2. I added a tad of honey to the olive oil mix (maybe a teaspoon to 1 1/2.). Also when I added all the items in the bowl, I took minced garlic and just sprinkled it across the top before mixing (wanted garlic but not overwhelming it). This salad was so delicious! My husband even loved it. Can't wait to try tomorrow after sitting overnight.
I blew the socks off my entire family, and even myself, with this dish. I followed the recipe exactly, but added a few things based on my personal taste: 1 can of corn, rice vinegar, and topped each bowl with a little light sour cream.
I followed your recipe to the tee and it was AMAZING i love it. thank you so much. i'm a busy student that is new to this whole healthy eating thing, but this recipe was so yummy, so easy to make, and healthy! you're the best! thank you for sharing it
Loved it! I originally cut back on the lime as per reviews. After tasting it I added all, if not more, of the lime juice. I think the recipe is perfect. Can't wait for summer to roll around to have this as a side dish with some delish BBQ. thanks for sharing ;)
I love this recipe! I too added a few items...kale, corn, edamame, and feta cheese! I use Key limes, because it's what I have, so maybe just a sprinkle of brown sugar to cut the acid so much.
First time I have ever made anything with quinoa. Didn't even know what it was:) Delicious. Will definitely make it again.
I just made this recipe for dinner and it is delish! It was a very easy week night recipe too. I am vegan but my omnivorous hubby is going to love this beside some BBQ, I just KNOW it! Thanks for a lovely VEGAN recipe that rocks!!
I didn't have green onions on hand so I used Tastefully Simple's Onion Onion and it was phenomenal!
Great lime flavour and so filling. I didn't add the beans but I think it would be quite good with it.
I loved this recipe! After a weekend of failed cooking attempts, this was the one thing I loved. I substituted fat free greek yogurt for the oil because I wanted to reduce the fat. I also added 1 tsp of cumin instead of two. It's a little salty but it's still very good. I think you can get away with 1/2 tsp of salt and be fine. I will definitely make this again.
this was absolutely delicious. I used lemons instead of lime and did not have cumin. I used a tsp of Asian spice. Will definitely make this again. I've been looking for a healthy dish made with Quinoa. Denise
This is a frequent side salad at our place! Everyone loves it, leftovers are great, and it pairs well with everything! The adults in our home love a little bit of hot sauce splashed on for extra heat!
Outstanding! This recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious. I make it in the morning. let it sit in the fridge so the flavors meld, and then eat it later. It's a super side dish, healthy snack, or even a light main course!
I made this last night, followed the directions and served it warm. I loved it, my guest found it too sour for her taste. I will make it again using one lime. I tried it again this morning cold, it was even better after allowing the flavors to marry!!
This is a great recipe and has become one of my favourites. I've shared this with my family and coworkers and they all love it. Delicious served with goat cheese and warm bread. The second time I made it I didn't have black beans so I used chick peas. I've also added diced cucumber, diced avocado and on occasion, sprouts.
Scrumdiddly hit this one out of the ballpark. WOW! Talk about a flavor party in your mouth. This will be a repeat in my household. So much flavor. I thought it might be a little too spicy so I backed off the red pepper flakes just a little. Next time I will put the right amount in because it wouldn't have been that spicy. YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS RECIPE! :)
New to quinoa and wanted recipes that the whole family would enjoy. This is a great way to include quinoa in your diet. The salad is fresh and light, great for a summer side dish. Love love love this recipe.
This would be one of the best Quinoa recipes I have had. Was full of flavor. You could vary the amount of lime and chili depending on your taste, I used exactly the amount the recipe stated and loved it. I was having mine warm and do not like uncooked tomatoes in a warm dish, so I substituted the tomatoes for corn. I did not add more salt when adding the pepper, I figured there was enough in the sauce. I will definitely make again 10
My sister and I have tweaked this.... We add more cumin, a couple tsps of curry powder, cayenne pepper, and instead of green onions I sautee onion and garlic and add that. I add corn, and sometimes use red pepper instead of tomato. But it's fairly versatile so you can improvise.
I made this for Thanksgiving party with my friends and family, and everybody loved it so much! Especially loved the taste of cumin and lime :) The recipe is perfect as it is. Nothing to change or add!
This is a standard request in our house now. Even our youngest (read pickiest) loves it.
This salad is wonderful just as it is, served chilled or warm. This time round I added chopped red pepper, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, 1/2 cup corn, and a 1/2 avocado chopped, in addition to the green onions, and added 1/2 tsp of honey to the dressing. I had no tomatoes, so I used 1/4 cup of sundried tomatoes. I also substituted a tin of chick peas for the black beans. WOW! It is incredible. The cilantro and cumin give it a wonderful kick. I think a chopped jalapeno and a bit of feta would be amazing too. Everyone here is asking for the recipe.
I loved it. I didn't have cherry tomatoes so I diced up 2 1/2 regular tomatoes. I used chicken broth instead of water to cook quinoa. I added leftover chicken and corn from the night before. I also cut up a large handful of spinach into small pieces for added vegetable power. Since I knew we would have leftovers, I only added the spinach to the bowls we were eating. I also added some feta and goat cheese crumbles. So healthy and yummy!
I really love this dish, but what made me rate it 4*s is the cherry tomatoes. Now I will try this dish in the summer when there are actually delicious tomatoes to use and I bet it will be a 5* dish. I made the dish exactly, but used 1 lime and since I had 1/2 lemon left over from another dish, I used that. I don't think there is too much anything in the recipe. I will experiment with this. A far cry from the first quinoa dish I tried years ago. That I hated, this I loved.
This was amazing. It was my first attempt at making Quinoa and this is definitely a keeper. The first time we ate this warm and there were no leftovers! The second time I prepared this, I chilled it and then added sliced avocado right before it was served. Excellent recipe!
This was a good salad as it was cheap and easy to make. It made a lot of portions and when it was finished it was like something from a very fancy, expensive, restaurant. I would recommend this salad to any restaurant owner who needs to make a side. Also, this salad has some digestive qualities in that it is a constipation food, it will help you to have a bowel movement and become regular. This is important as you age and can make you feel better. So my suggestion, "Eat up!" Beans are also a wonderful way to prevent osteoporosis which is important for women after 50 so the benefits of this dish are great. Remember, it's packed full of protein so it's a great substitute for unhealthy, fatty, red meat.
Made this for dinner one night, served warm. Then had as leftovers the next day. Huge difference. It was so much better cold the next day, allowing the flavors to marinate longer. Will definitely be making again! And loved the suggestion to add avocado. Heavenly!
This is my first time having quinoa, and I had to stop myself from eating the whole thing so I can chill it in the fridge for dinner later! XD I made a few changes to work with what I had on hand: used lemon instead of lime, a combination of fresh cilantro and dill, replaced the tomatoes with chopped Japanese cucumber, and finally, added toasted cashews into the mix. I had thought that the oil and cumin would be too much, but I was wrong, the balance of the flavours is just nice! Salt amount was fine for me too. Ahhh it's delicious! Thank you for this recipe!
Allergic to cumin, red pepper flakes and cilantro so I used parsley instead of cilantro and replaced the red pepper flakes with fresh chillies. My favorite salad and people love it.
Love this recipe.... my 17 year old has informed me that if I expect him to eat quinoa, to stick to this one!
As a vegetarian who has converted this New Year to vegan, I have tried to find good recipes to utilize this nutritious grain. I found one here! Such a great treat. I love southwestwern flavors and couldn't get enough of this stuff. It truly does get better the next day after the flavors marry..What a healthful treat! Thanks a million for this wonderful recipe!!!!!!
