© Todd Porter & Diane Cu
Easy quinoa salad recipe with pesto. This quick quinoa recipe can be made ahead of time for a fast dinner. Slideshow: Quinoa Recipes
How to Make It
Step 1
Combine the quinoa, water and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring the water to a boil, and after the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
Step 2
Gently simmer, covered, for 15 minutes (there may still be some water not yet absorbed). Remove from heat.
Step 3
Keeping the pan covered, let it stand for 5 minutes, or until the remaining water is absorbed. Remove the lid and gently fluff the quinoa. Set aside to completely cool.
Step 4
In a large bowl toss together the cooled quinoa, pesto, bell peppers, and cucumber. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve at room temperature or chilled.