VEGAN QUINOA SALAD - GLUTEN FREE
I can't stop munching on this hearty crunchy salad!!! SO delish! As with many vegan dishes, this is fantastic served cold or hot! Hearty, filling and packed with protein!
Provided by WJKing
Categories Vegan
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cook quinoa per directions on package (I use 1 1/2 Celsius water), cook 10-ish minutes covered (on high, then simmer until liquid absorbs).
- For the vinaigrette - add to jar, cover and shake the following ingredients (or process in blender) - minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, grapeseed oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt and pepper to taste, and maple syrup.
- Chop the carrot, zucchini and bell pepper, kale (or spinach).
- Add all chopped veggies to a bowl and add can of rinsed and drained beans and stir.
- Toast pepitas and pine nuts until lightly toasted on medium heat with grapeseed oil.
- Add seeds and nuts to chopped veggies.
- Add vinaigrette and quinoa and stir completely. Taste - and adjust seasonings as desired. (I like to add extra garlic powder in this step). Squeeze lemon juice over the salad and mix.
- Top with avocado (chopped or sliced), and garnish with parsley.
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Lolbeth Salas
lolbeth-salas41@aol.comThis salad is a great way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal.
Candace Hendricks
h.c66@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to meal prep for the week. I make a big batch on Sunday and then eat it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.
Rabin Baskota
baskota96@yahoo.comI love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The quinoa is fluffy and the vegetables are crisp. The dressing is also delicious and flavorful.
Cabdi Aden
acabdi39@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Daniel Dennis
dennis_daniel@yahoo.comI love the addition of the avocado to this salad. It gives it a creamy and rich flavor.
st gamer
gamer71@aol.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I always have some quinoa on hand and this is a great way to use it up in a delicious and healthy way.
Zolecia Bent
bent@hotmail.comI made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Hm Sayf
s-hm@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.
Mahnoor Mahmood
m_mahnoor@gmail.comI love how easy this salad is to make. It is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
Shakie Danger
s-d95@hotmail.comThis is the best quinoa salad I have ever had! It is so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Shaheer Ahmed
a.shaheer@hotmail.co.ukI highly recommend this salad. It is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion.
QASIM SAITH
q-saith@yahoo.comThis salad is a great source of protein and fiber. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. This makes it a great choice for a healthy meal.
Thompson Idowu Thompson
t@gmail.comI love the dressing for this salad. It is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I also love that it is made with olive oil, which is a healthy fat.
Abdullahi Adepoju
abdullahi_adepoju88@yahoo.comThis salad is a great make-ahead meal. I can make it in advance and it will keep in the refrigerator for a few days. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
Abdul Aziz
a-a@yahoo.comI love the versatility of this salad. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Janidu nimsara
njanidu78@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I always have some quinoa on hand and this is a great way to use it up in a delicious and healthy way.
Olly Higgins
higgins_olly@hotmail.comI am not a vegan, but I really enjoyed this salad. It is a great way to get more vegetables in my diet and it is really filling. I will definitely be making it again.
Sudip rana
r99@gmail.comThis is my new favorite quinoa salad recipe! It is so easy to make and it is always a crowd-pleaser. I love the addition of the avocado and the cilantro, which give it a really fresh flavor.
Olaide Adegbesote
aolaide@gmail.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were fresh and crisp.
junad_ bagdadi
junad_.b44@gmail.comThis quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. I love that it is vegan and gluten-free, so it is a great option for people with dietary restrictions.