Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe
Time for a bit of goodness with this delicious recipe! This easy quinoa salad is a great side dish to serve with meats and fish, but it also makes for a hearty vegetarian lunch. The dressing is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, and every mouthful is packed full of flavor. Be sure to try my 3 bean salad and Olive Garden salad too!
How to make Easy Quinoa Salad
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Can you make it ahead of time?
This is a great make ahead recipe and is perfect for weekly meal prep. The mixed and dressed salad will keep well in the fridge for around 4 to 5 days, depending on the freshness of the veggies. The dressing will keep well in the fridge for a couple of weeks.
Can you make it vegan?
Yes! Simply swap the honey in the dressing for maple syrup and saute the quinoa in olive oil or a plant based butter.
What do you serve with it?
This quinoa salad works great with so many mains, from seafood to chicken to grilled meats. It’s an excellent side/salad for potlucks, BBQ or picnics. Try it with:
Grilled BBQ Chicken Garlic Butter Salmon Tomato Pie Carne Asada Steak Loaded Potato Skins
This quinoa salad is so versatile, we ate this with so many meals throughout the week. It’s one tasty way to get the goodness in!
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