Description
Summer Quinoa Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of the season. Packed with nutritious ingredients like quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for any occasion—be it picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. With its colorful presentation and delightful flavors, this dish appeals to both the palate and the eye. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s an ideal option for meal prep as it tastes even better after the flavors meld together. Enjoy a healthy serving of summer with this delicious salad!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained)
- 3/4 cup corn
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, corn, and basil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a jar, mix lemon juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper; shake well.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and stir gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg