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Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad

This Quinoa Salad is a vibrant mix of flavors and textures that will brighten up your day. Packed with protein and fresh vegetables, it's perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. Enjoy the wholesome goodness!

Ratings 4.5 from 4 votes
Cooking Method
Cuisine
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins
Servings 2-4
Estimated Cost $  10
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Dietary Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Vegan, Whole30
Description

This Quinoa Salad is a vibrant mix of flavors and textures that will brighten up your day. Packed with protein and fresh vegetables, it's perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. Enjoy the wholesome goodness!

Ingredients for Quinoa Salad
    Salad Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
  • 1/2 unit Japanese cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup black olives
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 unit red onion, chopped
  • to taste unit tofu, crumbled
  • 1/2 unit lime
  • to taste unit salt
Instructions
    Preparation Steps
  1. Mix All Ingredients

    Combine the quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, olives, and onion. Crumble the tofu with your hands and add it to the salad. Add the basil, squeeze the lime, and sprinkle with salt, adjusting to taste. Mix everything together and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2-4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1184kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.3g42%
Saturated Fat 4.2g22%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Sodium 2135.3mg89%
Potassium 2735.7mg79%
Total Carbohydrate 192.5g65%
Dietary Fiber 34.0g136%
Sugars 25.6g
Protein 53.6g108%

Vitamin A 283.95 IU
Vitamin C 218.98 mg
Calcium 510.09 mg
Iron 21.22 mg
Vitamin D 0.00 IU
Vitamin E 8.39 IU
Vitamin K 81.34 mcg
Thiamin 1.10 mg
Riboflavin 0.98 mg
Niacin 6.61 mg
Vitamin B6 1.77 mg
Folate 722.13 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg
Phosphorus 1326.99 mg
Magnesium 530.35 mg
Zinc 9.91 mg

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

Note

Feel free to customize your salad with other veggies or add some nuts for extra crunch!

Keywords: quinoa, salad, healthy, vegetarian, recipe