Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (2nd Place Winner) USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
A nutritious whole grain called quinoa is mixed with a colorful variety of vegetables.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
¾ cup (6 fl oz spoodle) provides ⅛ cup other vegetable and 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear, not cloudy.
  • Combine quinoa and broth in a covered stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until water is completely absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. When done, quinoa will be soft and a white ring will pop out of the kernel. The white ring will appear only when it is fully cooked. Fluff. Cover and refrigerate at 40 °F.
  • Dressing: combine lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oil, salt, and ground pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
  • Combine red peppers, green onions, red onions, tomatoes, and black olives in a large bowl. Add dressing.
  • Mix in cooled quinoa. Fold in feta cheese and parsley.
  • Transfer to a steam table pan (12” x 20” x 2½”).
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Critical Control Point: Cool to 41 °F or lower within 4 hours.
    Cover and refrigerate until service.
  • Portion with 6 fl oz spoodle (¾ cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (2nd Place Winner) USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ¾ cup (6 fl oz spoodle)
Calories
165.87
Total Fat
 
5.62
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.21
g
8
%
Cholesterol
 
3.03
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
278.1
mg
12
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
22.66
g
8
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2.67
g
11
%
Protein
 
6.66
g
13
%
Vitamin A
 
414.48
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
12.38
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
42.3
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1.85
mg
10
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Red bell peppers: 14 oz
Green onions: 5 oz
Red onions: 7 oz
Cherry tomatoes: 1 lb 7 oz
Parsley: 1½ oz
100 Servings:
Red bell peppers: 1 lb 12 oz
Green onions: 10 oz
Red onions: 14 oz
Cherry tomatoes: 2 lb 14 oz
Parsley: 3 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredient is available.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 9 lb
About 1 gal 2 cups/2 steam table pans
100 Servings:
About 18 lb
About 2 gal 1 qt/4 steam table pans