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Vegan Grilled Veggie Quinoa Salad

Packed with bright veggies, plant-based protein and drizzled in a tangy balsamic dressing this gluten-free quinoa salad works for any ocassion!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 447 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quinoa cooked and cooled
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • 14 asparagus
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Dressing Ingredients
  • ⅛ cup olive oil
  • 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons mustard dijon or bold

Instructions

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  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions if you haven't done so already. Pop into the fridge.
  2. Cut the peppers into quarters and prep the asparagus. In a large bowl combine veggies.
  3. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper.
  4. Pour over veggies.
  5. Grill the veggies on the bbq for 8-10 minutes or until just cooked.
  6. ;let the veggies cool then cut into bite size pieces but leave tomatoes intact.
  7. Mix the veggies into the quinoa.
  8. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the quinoa salad. Toss until fully combined.
  9. Chill the quinoa salad the fridge at least one hour or until ready to serve.

Notes

  • This quinoa salad recipe makes four large servings or five smaller ones. It says to be chilled but a fun secret is that it's actually really great warm too!

Nutrition Information

Calories 447kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 292mg (12%) Potassium 847mg (24%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1626IU (33%) Vitamin C 104mg (116%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 447

% Daily Value*

Calories 447kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 292mg 12%
Potassium 847mg 18%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1626IU 33%
Vitamin C 104mg 116%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 6mg 33%

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