5.0 from 3 votes
Quinoa Salad
Packed with fuffy quinoa, crisp veggies, chickpeas, salty provolone cheese, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this easy Quinoa Salad is the perfect lunch on its own, or base for chicken, salmon or steak for dinner. 30 minutes and done!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 cup diced provolone
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 2 Tablespoon lemon
- 2 Tablespoon Dijon
- 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 Tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Drain. Add quinoa and chicken stock to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, cover and remove from the heat. Let it sit for another 5-10 minutes. This can be done the day before. Cool completely. If you are short on time, spread the hot quinoa on a sheet pan and pop in the fridge until cool.
- Prep the veggies and other mix-ins.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, white wine vinegar, dijon, honey, and salt. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add cooled quinoa to a serving bow. Drizzle vinaigrette on top. Toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, peppers, chickpeas, cucumber, and basil, Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
227mg
(9%)
Potassium
403mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
856IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 403mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 856IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.