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Simple Lemon Quinoa Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Kelly Jensen
This simple lemon quinoa salad is packed with fresh vegetables and herbs in a simple lemon vinaigrette! Easy to make, and ready in 10 minutes.  Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and plant based a great summer side dish for entertaining, potlucks, or BBQs!
5 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 4 cups cooked quinoa *see video below for how to cook quinoa in a rice cooker.
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh parsley

For the Dressing

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 lemons juiced (about 1/3 cup lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or whole grain
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or finely minced

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped cucumber, chickpeas, tomatoes, and parsley.  Toss well to combine.
  • In a mason jar, add all the dressing ingredients: olive oil, fresh lemon juice, mustard, garlic salt, and garlic.  Seal with an air right lid and shake well to combine.
  • Pour dressing over the salad, and toss well.  Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt and pepper if desired.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 199mgPotassium: 494mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 946IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg
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