We are only a week away from Memorial Day, are you ready? If not, I have something for you today that will surely help! A few of us have teamed up with Celebrations.com to bring you a Virtual Potluck, with a complete Memorial Day menu. Be sure to check out the other great recipes at the end of this post.
I decided to bring a side dish to the party. I wanted something light, but full of flavor, and perfect for this start of summer day. I wasn’t in the mood for a lettuce salad or even a pasta salad. Quinoa sounded like a fun alternative. I have been trying new things with Quinoa lately, and I think this is my favorite so far. It is great hot or cold, so it is perfect for a potluck.
I sauteed zucchini for this, but you could use just about any veggie you like. For more color, and another veggie I also threw in some frozen corn, I thawed it first 🙂 I would have loved some diced avocado in here as well, but I didn’t have any on hand. The lime and cilantro vinaigrette was the perfect thing to tie it all together!
Check out what everyone else brought to the party!
Celebrations – Buffalo Chicken Dip
Une Gamine dans la Cuisines – White Out Cake
Elle’s New England Kitchen – Boneless Pork Ribs with Woodchuck Summer Cider Blueberry Sauce
Smells Like Home – Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Curd Filling and Lemon Buttercream
Apron & Sneakers – Speck Skewers with Herb Mayonnaise and Grilled Mediterranean Aubergine Bundles with Provola
Hungry Happenings – Patriotic Biscuits
In Katrina’s Kitchen – Picnic Table Cloth Cookies
Quinoa Salad
Sauteed Zucchini and corn mixed with Quinoa, and topped with a cilantro lime vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1 1/4 cup chicken stock (or water)
- 1 clove garlic , grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lime , juiced
- 1 Tbls cilantro , chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 zucchini , chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn , thawed
Instructions
- Cook Qunioa according to the package directions. I use chicken stock instead of water to give a little more flavor. Saute or grill zucchini.
- In a small bowl mix together garlic, salt, pepper, lime juice and cilantro. Stir in the olive oil until well combined.
- In a large bowl mix together the cooked quinoa, zucchini, and corn. Pour dressing over quinoa, and stir to coat. Serve immediately or store in fridge.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 169Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 2mgSodium 271mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 4g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Patty says
The virtual potluck is a wonderful idea to share a menu with recipes and let everybody contribute and share in the fun just like a real potluck. Your quinoa salad looks like the perfect side dish to go with grilled chicken or steak, I would be very happy to bring or receive this quinoa salad at a party over the holiday weekend!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
I’m always looking for new ways to use Quinoa, so I love this!
Alyssa says
I love the zucchini in this! I think this sounds so summery and perfect for a pot luck!
Liren says
Fun round up! Love the recipes and I always am looking for ways to enjoy quinoa 🙂
Magic of Spice says
So healthy and delicious…love quinoa!