This Spring Quinoa Salad recipe is loaded with asparagus, peas, cucumber, red onions and with an easy and delicious homemade vinaigrette.
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So, because I’m very busy right now working on this project and taking care of my little boy I’ve been cooking recipes that are insanely easy to make. This Spring Quinoa Salad is one good example of that. I normally cook a good amount of quinoa and leave it in the fridge inside of a plastic container for about 4-5 days. It makes my life very easy because when it’s lunchtime the only thing I need to do is to chop all the veggies that I’m planning to use in my salad. After this first step I just add them to a bowl with quinoa and pour some homemade vinaigrette that I also have on hand. So easy! I do that with this Quinoa Salad, Quinoa Salad with Roasted Asparagus, Carrot Quinoa Salad, and Shrimp Quinoa Salad as well. It’s so nice to have quinoa ready to go in the fridge.
Isn’t that easy? YES, it is!! I really suggest you try to do that one time and you’ll see how your lunchtime will be more relaxing! This spring quinoa salad is all that you need to feel good and energized during your day. And because quinoa is packed with protein you don’t even need to add meat or chicken in this salad. But if you do, please make this delicious salmon or this Easy Chopped Chicken Salad! It goes really, really, really well with this spring quinoa salad. Enjoy!
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Spring Quinoa Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup roasted asparagus cut in three parts
- ½ cup red onions diced
- 1 cup cooked green peans
- 1/3 cup homemade vinaigrette
- Salt and ground fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a big bowl add all the ingredients (except the vinaigrette) and mix together until combine.
- Pour the vinaigrette and stir to combine.
- Put in the fridge for 15 minutes and serve it cold. Enjoy!
Tips
- Remember to rinse the quinoa before cooking so they don't taste bitter.
- Before roasting the asparagus, make sure to remove the woody bottoms.
- I like English cucumbers as they're seedless and don't have a thick skin.
- To store: I recommend not adding the dressing to the salad if you plan on storing it in the fridge as it can get soggy. This salad lasts for up to 4 days in the fridge when stored separately.
- To reheat: You can warm up the quinoa salad in the microwave before adding the dressing.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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Karrey Neering says
Can you specify on some of these whether th service size pertains to it being a main or a side dish? Trying to cut down on wasting food in my household. This looks great and can’t wait to try it with your salmon recipe!
Olivia says
Yes, of course. This salad serves 4 people. Hope it helps 😉
Diane says
I did red and white quinoa with sautéed onion, spinach, english peas, sun dried tomatoes and chopped up mozzarella balls. Then I added the vinaigrette. It is incredible! Thanks!
Olivia says
Sounds insanely good! You’re very welcome 😉
Jeff says
Which Salmon recipe goes well with this? I do not see a link in the description. Thanks!
Olivia says
This baked salmon is amazing and goes really well with this salad.
Luz Castro says
very healthy and delicius
Olivia says
Yes it is 😉