Comments on: Reader Request: Confetti Quinoa Salad

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 20:51:03 +0000

This has been one of my go-to’s for forever. I’m finally commenting because I had to write up my adjustments for a friend who wanted the recipe link. My main takeaways are: 1) You must use fresh herbs. I usually don’t buy them (budget) but you have to have 1-2 fresh ones in there. I use fresh basil and parsley, and dried oregano. 2) Increase the dressing by at least 50%, or it’s not flavorful enough – and add more garlic! You could also just double the dressing and add to the salad to your liking. 3) Garnishes are your friend, and equally versatile as this salad: cheese, ground lemon pepper, scant red pepper flakes, avocado, cashews, pine nuts, lemon wedge for those who want more lemon, etc.

My proportions for the veg and legumes: ~20 chopped baby carrots; 1 bell pepper; 1 med-small zucchini – cucumber gets too soggy – and 1/2 can white cannellini beans + 1/2 can black or kidney – can easily add peas on top of that.

Doubles easily.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 12 May 2016 17:50:32 +0000

My version featured goats cheese and roast courgette as well as the salad, herbs and seeds I had available. So pretty different but deliciously inspired by the recipe. I will definitely be trying other combos and I can see this becoming a regular part of my cooking. Thought you might like to know I’ve enjoyed reading the blog so much I’ve bought the book, looks great and gonna start reading as soon as I’ve finished my salad!

By: Kris l. Christine

Kris l. Christine — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:00:52 +0000

Another superb recipe! I served this to the 2 fussiest eaters last night & they loved it. For optional ingredients I used chopped mango, red pepper, red onion, and parsley. Thank you!

By: Jules

Jules — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 10:15:31 +0000

Just made this salad to take to a friend’s for a BBQ supper last night. I had a load of freshly harvested carrots, tomatoes and lettuce from the garden to use so those items featured highly in my version. I found it delicious and very filling – perfect for me as a vegetarian who wasn’t going to be eating anything from the BBQ! Thank you – I shall most definitely be making it again!

By: idea-travel.com

idea-travel.com — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 02:23:20 +0000

I am really impressed with your writing skills as well as with the layout on your blog. Is this a paid theme or did you modify it yourself? Anyway keep up the nice quality writing, it rare to see a great blog like this one nowadays..

By: educational leadership

educational leadership — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 06:13:10 +0000

I like the valuable info you provide in your articles. I’ll bookmark your weblog and check again here frequently. I’m quite sure I’ll learn a lot of new stuff right here! Good luck for the next!

By: Alysa Capetl

Alysa Capetl — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 04:33:51 +0000

By: Haverhill MA attorney criminal defense

Haverhill MA attorney criminal defense — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 18:30:42 +0000

Very quickly this site will be famous amid all
blog people, due to it’s nice posts

By: pet apparel and accessories

pet apparel and accessories — Mon, 26 May 2014 13:39:00 +0000

Wow, fantastic blog layout! How long have you been running a blog for? you made blogging glance easy. The whole look of your web site is great, let alone the content material!

By: Minh

Minh — Tue, 13 May 2014 05:16:51 +0000

I knew smoking causes cancer and several other problems. I did not know it also can cause hair loss. Well, another reason to quit smoking if you don’t want look like Kojak.Thanks for the good information.