Healthy Quinoa Salad. Calling all quinoa lovers! You need to try this healthy salad recipe. I love quinoa. You probably guessed that already!
I have a lot of healthy quinoa recipes on my blog. This healthy salad is my latest recipe. Quinoa is a complete protein and that’s why it’s a great choice for vegans. Quinoa is also very versatile.
You can make quinoa salads, quinoa stir fries and even quinoa brownies! This healthy quinoa salad is very easy to make and it would be a great dish for potlucks!
Not only is this quinoa salad healthy, it can be made in a matter if minutes! I always have a big batch of cooked quinoa in the fridge so I can create recipes like this on a whim. This healthy salad is vegan and gluten free as well.
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Healthy Quinoa Salad
Healthy Quinoa Salad
The perfect healthy salad for any potluck or party!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 large cucumber diced
- 2 red bell peppers diced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 4 green onions sliced thin
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 T white balsamic or apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 T olive oil
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- This gets better after it sits overnight. The flavors have more time to develop.
Recipe Notes
This salad should keep in the fridge for at least a week. I also think adding some spinach and avocado would be delicious as well. Enjoy!
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