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Bruschetta Salad with Quinoa

This bruschetta salad with quinoa recipe is a bright and refreshing summer salad that is perfect to bring to a barbecue, pot luck, party, or just enjoy for lunch. It's loaded with fresh greens, high protein quinoa, and tossed with delicious bruschetta. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8
Calories: 221kcal
Author: Kelly Jensen
Cost: $3

Ingredients

For the Bruschetta

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 fresh tomatoes diced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup basil chopped

For the Quinoa Salad

  • 4 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped basil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add all bruschetta ingredients to a bowl and toss well to combine.
  • To the bruschetta, add the cooked quinoa, arugula, green onion, and basil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed... Mangia!

Notes

Dietary Modifications for this Salad

  • This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free! It contains no animal products.
  • This recipe is gluten free, just ensure you use a certified gluten free quinoa which hasn't been cross-contaminated with wheat.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1339IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg