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Easy Quinoa Salad Recipe

This easy quinoa salad combines fresh spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and green onion with a simple lemon dressing for a light and nutritious meal. It's a quick, protein-packed dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon golden balsamic or champagne vinegar (can use red wine vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (can use honey)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Salad:
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

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  1. First, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, maple syrup or honey, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, and green onions.
  3. Drizzle salad with dressing and gently stir until salad is coated with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve.

Notes

  • Storing: Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you are meal prepping, you can wait to add the avocado. You can also store the dressing separate or add a little more when serving to freshen it up.
  • Variations: Swap the spinach for arugula or kale. You can also add cooked shredded chicken or chickpeas. Add your favorite nuts for a crunch! Feel free to add feta cheese, goat cheese, or Parmesan cheese! You can also add fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or cilantro! 

Nutrition Information

Serving 6g Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 19mg (1%) Potassium 419mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1165IU (23%) Vitamin C 15.3mg (17%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Serving 6g
Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Potassium 419mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1165IU 23%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 17%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.