Summer Quinoa Salad

Looking for a light and refreshing salad to enjoy on a hot summer day? Our vegan quinoa salad is packed with both crisp and creamy vegetables, and the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Plus, it’s super easy to prepare!

Whether you’re a vegan, health enthusiast, or someone who simply enjoys a tasty and refreshing salad, this vegan quinoa salad recipe is definitely worth trying. With its simple yet flavorful ingredients, it’s easy to make and versatile enough to be customized to your liking. So, grab your favorite vegetables and get ready to beat the heat with this delicious and satisfying salad.

Ingredients needed to make quinoa summer salad

• Cooked quinoa
• Cucumbers- diced
• Cherry or grape tomatoes- quartered
• Red onion- diced
• Spinach- fresh not frozen
• Avocado- diced
• Vegan feta cheese- crumbled. I used Violife brand Feta.
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Sea salt
• Pepper

How to make quinoa summer salad

To make your summer quinoa salad, you’ll first need to prepare your quinoa. My favorite way to make quinoa is in the pressure cooker, but if you don’t have one then simply follow the directions to prepare on the stovetop. Cook quinoa and allow to cool slightly. You’ll now need to prepare the dressing. In a small bowl combine lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. Stir together and set aside. Now to prepare your quinoa salad. In a medium bowl, simply combine cooked quinoa, diced red onion, quartered grape or cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced avocado, spinach, and vegan feta. Drizzle the top with your dressing and stir to combine. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to eat.

Storage instructions

This recipe lasts for 3 days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

*Inspired by eatingbirdfood.com

Vegan and Gluten Free Quinoa Summer Salad

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Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  

• 3 cups cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced grape or cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 block crumbled vegan feta cheese
• 1 medium diced avocado
• 1/2 cup spinach
• 2 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

 

How to prepare dressing

• In a small bowl combine lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. Stir together and set aside.

How to prepare quinoa salad

• In a medium bowl combine cooked quinoa, diced red onion, quartered grape or cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced avocado, spinach, and vegan feta. 
• Drizzle the top with your dressing and stir to combine.
• Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to eat.

Keyword quinoa, quinoa salad, salad