Name: Vegan Quinoa Salad w/ Fresh Dill & Lime Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dry white quinoa*; 1 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup green peas ((I used frozen)); 1 cup diced English cucumber; 1 cup halved green grapes; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 2 green onions ((sliced)); 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill; zest of 1 lime; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt ((or to taste)); 1/8 tsp pepper ((or to taste))

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Healthy Vegan Quinoa Salad w/ Fresh Dill & Lime Vinaigrette – a light and refreshing, yet high protein salad that’s perfect for spring or summer.

I’m all about easy salads for lunch and dinner in the summer. I even sometimes eat them for breakfast!

Recipes that can be thrown together in a hurry with few ingredients, and minimal prep time are key. But, that doesn’t mean I’m eating lettuce all day long. My Quick and Easy White Bean Salad, Curried Tofu Salad, Chickpea Salad, and Raw Veggie Chopped Salad have all been in heavy rotation and not a leaf of lettuce in any of them!

This healthy Vegan Quinoa Salad w/ Fresh Dill & Lime Vinaigrette is joining the ranks of my favorite light summer recipes. I know you’re going to love it, too!

Superfood Quinoa

Full of high quality plant protein (containing all nine essential amino acids), fiber, iron, potassium, B vitamins, calcium, and so much more, quinoa packs a healthy nutrient punch.

Naturally gluten free, it’s a seed that cooks up like a grain. You can use it just as you would rice or couscous.

Refreshing Fruits and Veggies

Along with our quinoa today, we’re bringing all things green, but no lettuce or leafy greens.

It’s summer and it’s hot, so I chose refreshing, hydrating fruits and veggies to enhance this vegan quinoa salad.

And there’s no need to cook them – just chop and throw in the bowl. The only exception to this is the green peas. I used frozen peas and I simply added them to the hot pot of quinoa to steam them for a minute or two.

Eat Your Greens

It’s fun eating green when it tastes this good. Juicy grapes, crunchy celery, crisp cucumber, spicy green onion, sweet green peas, and herby dill all contribute to the deliciousness.

Other “greens’ that would be tasty in this quinoa salad: diced green apple, sliced zucchini, and avocado. Pick your faves and make it your own.

Dill & Lime Vinaigrette

I was originally going to make a lemon vinaigrette for this healthy quinoa salad, but in the end I decided to keep to the green theme and went with lime instead. It’s bright and tangy, but not overpowering at all.

The recipe makes a good amount of dressing and you may not want to use it all since the salad is so flavorful on it’s own. Drizzle a little and add more to your liking.

Easy Quinoa Salad

This salad comes together in the amount of time it takes to cook the quinoa….about 10 minutes. If you chop the veggies and whisk the dressing while the quinoa is cooking, it shouldn’t take you more than about 15 minutes.

It can be eaten right away while the quinoa is still warm, but it’s equally as yummy eaten cold or room temperature. This makes it a versatile dish that could easily be packed up for lunches-on-the-go, like picnics, potlucks, or school lunch boxes. It’s an easy make-ahead dish too.