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Garden Veggie Quinoa Salad - gluten free with low-carb, AIP options
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Garden Veggie Quinoa Salad - gluten free with low-carb, AIP options

This Easy Vegan Quinoa Salad is loaded with tons of healthful veggies drizzled with a zesty lemony vinaigrette - gluten free, Whole30 & THM.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 188 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegan, Keto, AIP

Ingredients

Quinoa and Veggies
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa cooked according to directions, raw
  • 12 cups vegetable lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, cucumbers, etc, raw
  • 1 tablespoon butter (omit or use coconut oil for vegan)
Dressing
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (or more; minced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 20 grinds black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons parsley or you could do 1/2 cup fresh, dried
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder

Instructions

For Quinoa and Veggies:
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  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. 
  2. Stir in butter.
  3. Set aside to cool.
  4. Wash veggies.
  5. Chop veggies if necessary.
For Dressing:
  1. Add in the veggies and then pour at least 1 cup of the dressing over the top and stir well to combine.

Notes

  • Vegan / Dairy-free: Use coconut oil for the butter or omit butter.
  • Veggies: You can use any vegetables you like, but the ones pictured are a great flavor combination.
  • Dressing: 1 cup of dressing makes for a nicely-flavored salad but we like our dishes with more oomph so we add more dressing to the salad.
  • Temperature: If you choose to not let the quinoa cool before adding the veggies, you will end up slightly steaming the veggies. If you use lettuce or similar leafies, the result will be a wilted salad, which we really enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 392mg (16%) Potassium 402mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3430IU (69%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%) Net Carbohydrates 18g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188

% Daily Value*

Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 392mg 16%
Potassium 402mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3430IU 69%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%
Net Carbohydrates 18g

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