Simple Quinoa Veggie Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 58 kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups quinoa rinsed
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup zucchini chopped
- 1 cup yellow summer squash chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
- 2 orange bell peppers chopped
- 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
- Basil for garnish
Instructions
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In pot, bring quinoa and water to boil. Reduce to slow simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until all water is gone.
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Remove quinoa from heat and cover for 10 minutes, then let cool.
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In bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil and vinegar.
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Once quinoa is cooled, combine with chopped veggies, garbanzo beans, salt, garlic, pepper and lemon dressing. Toss together until well combined.
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Transfer to dish; garnish with basil.
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Store in fridge for up to three days.
Recipe Notes
– Serve warm or chilled.
– Garnish with your favorite herbs such as parsley or rosemary. You can also add them directly into the salad.
– This recipe makes a large amount. Simply cut the recipe in half or freeze some for later.
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Nutrition Facts
Simple Quinoa Veggie Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 200mg8%
Potassium 184mg5%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 920IU18%
Vitamin C 39mg47%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.