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Zesty Quinoa Salad

Submitted by: scrumdiddly 
Home Town: Queens, New York, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
Quinoa and black beans are tossed in a refreshing lime-cilantro vinaigrette for a quick and protein-packed lunch or side dish. 
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Kale and Quinoa Salad

Submitted by: Kicius 
Kale, quinoa, currants, pecans, and feta cheese are tossed in a basic vinaigrette in this salad recipe. 
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Quinoa, Beet, and Arugula Salad

Submitted by: slmcm 
Tangy crumbled goat cheese adds a creamy texture to this salad that's hearty enough to be a vegetarian meal on its own but also pairs perfectly with any main dish. 
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Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan

Submitted by: Duncan 
The nutty flavor of farro grain balances with the salty Parmesan and tart cranberries in this tasty salad. Plan ahead, as the farro needs to soak overnight. If you can't find farro, substitute spelt or wheat berries. 
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Spicy Chicken and Spelt Salad

Submitted by: Always Cooking Up Something 
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
This is a colorful and wonderfully zippy chicken and spelt salad with a spicy soy sauce dressing. 
Photo of: Quinoa Salad with Mint, Almonds and Cranberries

Quinoa Salad with Mint, Almonds and Cranberries

Submitted by: ConnorsTasteBuds 
Living In: Miami, Florida, USA
A refreshing quinoa salad has lots of healthy ingredients like almond, cranberries, and kale. 
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Chicken and Snap Pea Wild Rice Salad

Submitted by: blossom 
Home Town: Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
Living In: Sarona, Wisconsin, USA
A safflower-tarragon vinaigrette and toasted almonds flavor this filling salad. 
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Wild Rice and Pepper Salad

Submitted by: Jillian 
Living In: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
This cool and crunchy salad with colorful bell peppers, wild rice, and a hint of lemon pairs well with grilled chicken. 
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Wheatberry Waldorf Salad

Submitted by: Cindy 
Plump, nutty kernels of whole wheat are combined with pomegranate seeds, walnuts, apples, and raisins in a tangy dressing for a hearty and colorful salad. 
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Toasted Buckwheat Tabbouleh

Submitted by: Cassie 
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
There are no tomatoes or peppers in this light but filling version of tabbouleh (grain and parsley salad) that uses toasted buckwheat instead of wheat. 
Photo of: Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Submitted by: SYNEVA B 
Quinoa, once a staple grain of ancient Incas, is tossed with lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, green onions and parsley. Serve with pita bread. 
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Submitted by: Coulter 
Living In: Malmö, Skane, Sweden
Chicken breast cubes, feta cheese, and kalamata olives combine with quinoa in this salad that is equally good warm or cold. 
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Tabbouleh III

Submitted by: KITKATY 
This salad is light and flavorful and chock full of veggies that you can pull from your garden--tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions. Add lots of parsley and mint and a nice splash of olive oil and lemon juice and that's it. Chill before serving to bring out the flavors. Serves eight. 
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Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

Submitted by: Alison 
Living In: Austin, Texas, USA
Quinoa is tossed with toasted almonds, dried cranberries, bell peppers, curry powder, and fresh cilantro in this tasty salad. 
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Mexican Bean and Rice Salad

Submitted by: TaraV1976 
Home Town: Greybull, Wyoming, USA
Living In: Casper, Wyoming, USA
Brown rice gets dressed up Mexican style, with kidney and black beans, corn, peppers, lime, and cilantro in a colorful cold salad. 
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Santa Fe Rice Salad

Submitted by: GOJAGUARS 
This flavorful salad is composed of black beans, rice, fresh tomatoes, Cheddar cheese and green onions dressed with a jalapeno vinaigrette and topped with ripe avocado. Try to use garlic vinegar in the dressing, if you can find it! 
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Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad

Submitted by: SnuzzleMonkey 
This versatile salad can be served warm in a tortilla, or as a filling for tacos and burritos. 
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Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Submitted by: TEXAS7127 
Home Town: Austin, Texas, USA
Quinoa makes a delightful grain salad when mixed with corn, black beans, tomato, fresh cilantro, and feta cheese. 
Photo of: Garlicky Quinoa and Garbanzo Bean Salad

Garlicky Quinoa and Garbanzo Bean Salad

Submitted by: jjane123 
Tarragon and freshly squeezed lemon juice flavor this delicious warm salad. 
Photo of: Kerry's Beany Salad

Kerry's Beany Salad

Provided by: Jessica
Red and black beans join barley, rice, peppers, and green onions in this robust salad, dressed with a fiery vinegar and oil dressing. Makes a great side dish for ribs or a grilled steak. 

 
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