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Summer Quinoa Salad

Refreshing Summer Quinoa Salad with zesty Lemon Vinaigrette

This Summer Quinoa Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish featuring fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cucumbers diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil chopped
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1 lemon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Small jar or bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water, then combine with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy. Let cool to room temperature.
  2. In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, drained chickpeas, and fresh corn. Add chopped fresh basil and mix gently.
  3. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk until emulsified.
  4. Fluff cooled quinoa with a fork and add to the bowl of vegetables. Pour vinaigrette over and gently fold everything together.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, let sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, store the vinaigrette separately and dress the salad just before serving.

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