22 Best Quinoa Salad Recipes That Will Make You Drool
FEBRUARY 01, 2023
QUINOA SALAD
BEST
Quinoa salads are the perfect way to enjoy the superfood that's packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. We've rounded up our 22 favorite quinoa salad recipes. They're packed with roasted vegetables, black beans, grilled fruit, or salmon, so you'll never get bored!
Whether you're looking for a hearty vegan lunch, quick and easy dinner, or a satisfying side dish, you'll find something here to suit your taste. And the best part? You can customize each recipe to your liking, adding in your favorite veggies, herbs, and proteins.
Bon Appetit!
Two Peas and Their Pod
Apple Walnut Quinoa Salad
This is the perfect salad for fall! Enjoy it for lunch, dinner, or serve it as a side dish for Thanksgiving.
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22,309
236
15 min
TOTAL TIME
506
CALORIES
$1.78
PER SERVING
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Peas and Crayons
Tomato Quinoa Salad
It's time to add another tasty quinoa recipe to our meal prep game! This Tomato Quinoa Salad is fast, flavorful, and easily made in advance for speedy lunches and sides for work, school, or home!Feel free to double this recipe if needed, it's so easy to do!
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92,231
118
22 min
TOTAL TIME
346
CALORIES
$1.17
PER SERVING
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Chelsea's Messy Apron
Quinoa and Kale Salad
A powerhouse kale and quinoa salad made with quinoa, kale, fresh fruit, feta cheese, crushed pistachios, and dried blueberries. This kale and quinoa salad is easy to make and sure to be a hit!
8
299
6
10 min
TOTAL TIME
210
CALORIES
$1.66
PER SERVING
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Foodie Crush
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This healthy vegetarian quinoa salad makes for a simple lunch or dinner, thanks to staples like roasted red bell peppers, Kalamata olives, and feta from your fridge and pantry.
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7,450
120
40 min
TOTAL TIME
747
CALORIES
$2.98
PER SERVING
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Ambitious Kitchen
One Pot Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Sweet & savory 30-minute Moroccan chickpea quinoa salad made in one pot. This vegan chickpea quinoa salad recipe packs plenty of plant-based protein and delicious, global flavors from cumin, turmeric and cinnamon. The perfect vegetarian meal to prep for lunch!
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112.6k
627.0
30 min
TOTAL TIME
584
CALORIES
$1.94
PER SERVING
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Chelsea's Messy Apron
Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
Fresh and healthy roasted sweet potato quinoa salad made with spinach and avocados. A healthy and delicious lemon vinaigrette dressing covers this salad.
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97,665
470
50 min
TOTAL TIME
705
CALORIES
$2.11
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing
This easy yet flavorful Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing is the perfect side dish or main course, packed with protein and fiber. The recipe serves 4 and is great hot or cold, making it ideal for a quick weeknight meal or make-ahead for a picnic or potluck.
2
30 min
TOTAL TIME
603
CALORIES
$1.83
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
8 STEPS
1
In a medium pot, bring quinoa and low-sodium vegetable broth to a rolling boil over medium-high heat
2
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until most of the broth is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes
3
Turn off heat and leave the covered quinoa on the burner for 5 minutes
4
Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl
5
Add fresh salsa, thawed corn, ground cumin, diced avocado, black beans, and chopped fresh cilantro to the cooked quinoa and toss to combine
6
In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined
7
Pour zesty lime dressing over the quinoa salad and gently toss to coat evenly
8
Transfer Fiesta Quinoa Salad to a serving dish and serve either warm or chilled
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Eating Birdfood
Roasted Broccoli & Kale Quinoa Salad
A delicious roasted broccoli quinoa salad with sweet potatoes, kale and a flavorful lemon dressing. Great as a gluten-free vegetarian main!
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619.6k
586.0
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
456
CALORIES
$1.47
PER SERVING
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Cooking Classy
Quinoa Salad
Made with nutritious quinoa and an abundance of fresh, healthy vegetables. And it's all finished with a delicious, bright lemon herb vinaigrette. This refreshing salad is one you'll want to make over and over again!
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14,210
226
25 min
TOTAL TIME
782
CALORIES
$2.91
PER SERVING
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Feel Good Foodie
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Made with roasted sweet potatoes, corn and black beans, this Southwest quinoa salad is vegan and gluten free, and hearty with 28g protein/ser
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7,079
36
35 min
TOTAL TIME
852
CALORIES
$1.64
PER SERVING
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The Awesome Green
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Veggies
A delicious combination of textures and Mediterranean flavours, this quinoa salad is light and healthy, while also protein-packed and filling. *Recipe inspired by Cookie and Kate and a Grilled Vegetables Salad from a Sicilian cookbook I brought home from our Taormina holiday 7 years ago.
2
8,039
28
30 min
TOTAL TIME
711
CALORIES
$6.65
PER SERVING
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wellness for the win
Quinoa Salad Recipe with Corn and Chickpeas
This Quinoa Salad Recipe with Corn and Chickpeas is fresh, healthy, delicious and packed with flavor and nutrition! Finish it off with poppyseed dressing and serve it cold as a tasty, vegetarian side dish or add a source of protein to serve as an entree.
4
75
2
25 min
TOTAL TIME
255
CALORIES
$0.77
PER SERVING
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Foodie Crush
Healthy Quinoa Salad
Make this healthy quinoa salad for easy meal prepped lunches or as a side dish for dinner. Be sure to buy your avocado and mango a few days before making the salad so they're perfectly ripe.
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82,533
345
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
583
CALORIES
$1.35
PER SERVING
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Eating Well
Quinoa, Avocado & Chickpea Salad over Mixed Greens
Protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas add staying power to this zesty and healthy salad recipe.
9
798
37
25 min
TOTAL TIME
441
CALORIES
$1.84
PER SERVING
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Making Thyme for Health
Blueberry Corn & Basil Quinoa Salad
Bursting with flavor and satiating protein, this nutritious salad is perfect for summertime potlucks and picnics!
4
186
26
30 min
TOTAL TIME
201
CALORIES
$0.91
PER SERVING
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Two Peas and Their Pod
Asian Quinoa Salad
This bright and healthy Asian Quinoa Salad is great for an easy lunch or dinner. It is also great to take to parties! It is always a hit!
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72,048
1,353
30 min
TOTAL TIME
283
CALORIES
$1.69
PER SERVING
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Two Peas & Their Pod
Cucumber Quinoa Salad
This fresh and simple Cucumber Quinoa Salad is a great side dish to any meal.
2
1,603
43
15 min
TOTAL TIME
577
CALORIES
$1.79
PER SERVING
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Full of Plants
Black Pepper Tofu Quinoa Salad
Fresh quinoa salad loaded with caramelized black pepper tofu, crunchy cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, and carrots. It comes with a flavor-packed pesto and lime dressing!
3
322
11
50 min
TOTAL TIME
560
CALORIES
$1.92
PER SERVING
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Rhubarbians
Black bean quinoa salad with mango and cherries
10-minute black bean quinoa salad recipe! A vegan quinoa salad with black beans, mango, cherries, and a cumin lime dressing. Perfect for a summer side dish!
1
4
10 min
TOTAL TIME
1095
CALORIES
$2.58
PER SERVING
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Aimee Mars
Asian Sesame Quinoa Salad
Asian Sesame Quinoa Salad is a happy meal prep salad filled with crunchy vegetables and healthy ingredients. Little prep is required for this simple salad that tastes so delicious.
4
148
50 min
TOTAL TIME
284
CALORIES
$1.75
PER SERVING
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Chelsea's Messy Apron
Avocado Quinoa Salad
This Avocado Quinoa Salad is a powerhouse salad packed with good-for-you ingredients and the best healthy lemon vinaigrette.
6
15,240
442
15 min
TOTAL TIME
372
CALORIES
$1.56
PER SERVING
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The Live-In Kitchen
Vegan Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Tofu
The best cold vegan quinoa salad made with quinoa, veggies, and nuts, tossed with a tangy balsamic dressing.
5
2,244
1
1 hr 59 min
TOTAL TIME
222
CALORIES
$0.86
PER SERVING
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Pancake Warriors
Fall Quinoa Salad
Fall quinoa salad is the perfect autumn inspired lunch or dinner! This warm grain bowl is packed with flavor and has an irritable maple tahini dressing. Naturally vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free and nut free.
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
991
CALORIES
$3.94
PER SERVING
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