Dilled Quinoa Salad With Amaranth – Country Living

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
A vibrant, protein-packed grain salad featuring fresh dill, crisp radishes, and earthy amaranth.
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This refreshing Dilled Quinoa Salad with Amaranth is a perfect balance of texture and flavor. The fluffy quinoa and nutty amaranth provide a hearty base, while crisp cucumber and peppery red radishes add a satisfying crunch. Fresh dill brings a bright, herbal note that ties everything together, making it ideal for warm-weather lunches, picnics, or as a light side dish alongside grilled meats. It&# 226;€™s simple to prepare with pantry staples and fresh produce, offering a healthy, vegan-friendly meal that tastes as good as it looks. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for best results.

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Dilled Quinoa Salad With Amaranth – Country Living

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 105.2

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This refreshing Dilled Quinoa Salad with Amaranth is a perfect balance of texture and flavor. The fluffy quinoa and nutty amaranth provide a hearty base, while crisp cucumber and peppery red radishes add a satisfying crunch. Fresh dill brings a bright, herbal note that ties everything together, making it ideal for warm-weather lunches, picnics, or as a light side dish alongside grilled meats. It&# 226;€™s simple to prepare with pantry staples and fresh produce, offering a healthy, vegan-friendly meal that tastes as good as it looks. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for best results.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water until water runs clear.
  2. Bring water and quinoa to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  3. Fluff quinoa with a fork and spread on a tray to cool completely.
  4. While quinoa cools, slice radishes thinly and chop cucumber into small cubes.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, sliced radishes, cucumber, and chopped fresh dill.
  6. Drizzle with vegetable oil and toss gently to combine.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 105.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.9g8%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 12.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 2.6g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: quinoa, amaranth, dill, salad, vegan, healthy, lunch, side dish, cucumber, radish, grain bowl, summer salad, plant-based, protein-rich, gluten-free, easy recipe, meal prep, fresh herbs, light meal, vegetarian
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