Reviewed: May 27, 2012

I'm a new fan of quinoa and have been experimenting with it every time I find a new recipe. I found this to be a bit bland, so I added 3 T curry, 1 t. cumin and 1/2 t. cinnamon. Also, I prefer onions cooked, so I browned them with some garlic, then proceeded with the rest of this recipe.

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Charlee

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: May 23, 2012

Had 2 C quinoa left over from dinner a couple days ago. Followed recipe, except substituted zucchini for cucumber and added finely chopped radishes--needed to use up veggies, cut oil in half. Loved it! Took samples to WW meeting to share with friends, they loved it too!

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Bluesheltie

Reviewed: May 21, 2012

I cannot stop eating this refreshing salad. I added a tsp of cumin and only 1 tomato because that is all I had, but it was the perfect amount! This will be my new go-to recipe for bbq's this summer!

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erppa2

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Reviewed: May 18, 2012

My first encounter with quinoa did not go well. So I was hesistant to try again. I'm so glad I did. This was delicious. I did make a few changes only for personal taste. I added minced garlic, used celery instead of cucumber used cilantro instead of parsley and omitted the tomatoes. WAS SOOOO GOOD!

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sizzlin'incanada

Living In: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: May 14, 2012

Different, definitely a texture that I am not used to. This was my first attemt at using quinoa in a recipe or at all for that matter. I did like the fresh taste and I used both parsley and cilantro, mostly cilantro. The flavor combination reminded me of a fresh tomato salsa or the ceviche that I buy at a local Hispanic market.

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CALISUNSH9

Reviewed: May 9, 2012

I made this today as an app w/ multigrain pita chips & it was a hit! Such fresh flavors. Followed recipe as described except: added 1/2 tsp ckn bouillon to the water when cooking quinoa. Only used 1 bunch scallions...I love onion, but 2 bunches would've overpowered! Didn't include carrots b/c of time/didn't feel like grating them...didn't really miss them. I used 3 plum tomatoes (author didn't specify what type of tomatoes) & removed seeds. This was delicious! No need to add garlic, cumin as others mentioned...fresh flavors were enough! Make a few hours ahead of time to let flavors meld. Will make this again as a side dish or app...love that it's tasty, has great protein/is healthy!! Makes a lot, but will eat left-overs for dinner when my husband travels. Yum!

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THM

Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2012

What a delicious substitute for bulger! I always have quinoa on hand too! I added olives instead of carrots as another reviewer suggested to appeal to my salt tooth.

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Colleen

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2012

Awesome! I added extra sea salt to taste. I also added fresh cilantro, in addition to the fresh parsley. Looks as good as it tastes! Very fresh feeling.

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Teresa

Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2012

I always try to have this in my fridge, as a go-to food snack or ready made side dish. This tastes incredible!!

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PaulaR

Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2012

Very good recipe! I did have to make some changes based on what I had in my pantry and reviewer suggestions - didn't have parsley, had only 1 carrot and Japanese cucumber. I also thought I'd pump up the flavor so I dumped a small packet of feta cheese with Italian seasoning and the accompanying oil. Woohoo! That hit it out of the park. Should be a staple in my household for a while.

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