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Tomato Quinoa Salad
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Tomato Quinoa Salad

Tomato Quinoa Salad combines fluffy toasted quinoa with fresh chopped tomatoes, chickpeas, and green onions, all tossed in a bright dressing of lime juice, avocado oil, garlic, and herbs. This salad offers a fresh, slightly tart flavor with a nutty grain base and a mix of textures that make it a light, refreshing side or lunch option.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup quinoa dry
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2-3 cups tomato chopped/sliced
  • 15 oz chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup green onion chopped
  • ¼ cup lime juice from 2 limes, fresh
  • 2 TBSP avocado oil
  • 1 clove garlic (smashed and minced)
  • 1 TBSP parsley fresh chopped
  • ½ tsp cumin ground
  • ¼ tsp salt sea salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • parsley to taste, additional fresh chopped

Instructions

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  1. First rinse and drain your quinoa using a mesh strainer or sieve. Bring a small pot to medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove any excess water. Stir as it toasts for just a few minutes. This step is optional but really adds to the nuttiness and fluff factor of the quinoa! Next add your water, set burner to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12-13 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.
  2. While the quinoa cooks, chop, slice and prep the remaining ingredients.
  3. To make the dressing, combine avocado oil (or healthy oil of your choosing) with fresh lime juice, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, salty and pepper. 
  4. Once your quinoa is ready, fluff with a fork and allow to cool (I usually pop mine in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to cool it) then combine with tomatoes, green onion, chickpeas, and any extra parsley you'd like! I usually add 2-3 TBSP of extra parsley - I love the flavor! Toss salad with half of the dressing and dive in! Drizzle extra dressing on the salad as desired and feel free to add any additional seasoning to taste.

Notes

  • To reduce tartness, adjust lime juice quantity to your preference.
  • Alternative dressings like Greek or Italian vinaigrettes can be used for variety.
  • Chilling the quinoa before mixing helps keep the salad fresh and light.

Nutrition Information

Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 450mg (19%) Potassium 484mg (10%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 780IU (16%) Vitamin C 17.4mg (19%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 450mg 19%
Potassium 484mg 10%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 780IU 16%
Vitamin C 17.4mg 19%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 2.8mg 16%

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