18 Refreshing Quinoa Salad Recipes
Cooking with quinoa is easier than it looks so try your hand at some of these easy quinoa salad recipes.
In the past few years, it's become much more common to find quinoa on the shelves of your local grocery store. This super food has really grown in popularity, due to its high nutritional value and delicious, nutty taste. It's also gluten-free, kosher-friendly, and has the highest protein content of all the whole grains.
If you're searching for a variety of different ways to incorporate quinoa into your diet, we've provided a list of 18 Refreshing Quinoa Salad Recipes for you to try. All of these dishes are light, satisfying and perfect to enjoy for either lunch or dinner. They are guaranteed to fill you up without loading up on any extra, unnecessary calories.
These simple healthy recipes are split into three different categories. We have veggie-packed quinoa salads and fruity quinoa salads. We also have other quinoa salad recipes that are going to be crowd-pleasers at the next potluck you attend.
These quinoa salad recipes require barely any preparation. All you have to do is cook the quinoa for 15 to 20 minutes, combine your ingredients, and then you're done. So if you're looking for a quick, easy and healthy dish to whip up for your family at the end of a long day, then you should definitely check these quinoa recipes out!
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Easy Quinoa Salad Recipes with Vegetables
If you're looking for a light meal that is really healthy, then look no further than these easy quinoa salad recipes. These are some of the best quinoa recipes because they are packed with vegetables and the quinoa provides necessary protein. These are the perfect quinoa recipes to make if you're a vegetarian or if you have a vegetarian guest coming over for dinner.
Fruity Quinoa Salad Recipes
This summer if you're looking for a quinoa recipe to take to a potluck, then these quinoa fruit salads are the best quinoa recipes to make. They make the perfect side with just a hint of sweetness because they're packed with fruit. Include your favorite fruits and you are going to make the best quinoa salad. Everyone is going to want a copy of these easy quinoa salad recipes!
More Easy Quinoa Salad Recipes
There are so many recipes for quinoa, but it doesn't really get better than easy quinoa salad. Instead of a pasta salad that's packed with carbs, you can make a quinoa salad that is full of protein. Replacing pasta with quinoa is an easy way to make the salad lighter and more healthy. It's also a no-brainer way to add protein to any dish.
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KathrynAllison
Jul 08, 2016
Quinoa is so incredibly versatile and these recipes are really clever! It's amazing how many different ways you can use one simple ingredient.
Sara R
Jun 24, 2016
I'm a vegetarian so quinoa is basically my best friend. It's like the perfect way to add a bit of protein to your salad.
collagegirl91
Jul 01, 2015
I'm a bit of a quinoa skeptic, but I do love Mexican food and that Southwest Quinoa Salad definitely caught my eye! I'll have to give quinoa another try.
bpeterson
Jul 01, 2015
I was going to try quinoa again. These recipes will definitely come in handy. Thanks for sharing!
Davisweth5
Jun 26, 2015
Hmm, I'm pretty interested in that Sweet Strawberry Quinoa Salad. It looks really good!
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