Quinoa mushrooms salad
Quinoa Mushroom Salad is an easy, wholesome recipe filled with fluffy quinoa, golden brown mushrooms, and fresh herbs. Whether served warm or cold, it’s a perfect light meal, vegetarian main, or healthy side dish that’s simple enough for busy weeknights but flavorful enough to impress.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 ½ cup vegetable broth water or chicken broth
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Cook the quinoa:
- In a medium saucepan, add rinsed quinoa, water (or broth), salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium-low heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until fluffy and tender. Fluff with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
Sauté the mushrooms:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped onions and sliced mushrooms in a single layer. Let them cook undisturbed for a few minutes to get that golden brown sear, then stir and continue to sauté until tender. Add garlic and cook another minute.
Combine:
- Toss the mushrooms with the cooked quinoa. Add parsley (and any optional mix-ins you like).
Serve:
- Enjoy it warm or cold. Perfect as a light meal, vegetarian dish, or part of a larger quinoa bowl.
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