If you know me you know I always manage to sneak quinoa into some of my favorite recipes. Whether it’s a new one pan dinner or a yummy on-the-go bar, there’s something about quinoa that just gives it that extra goodness. Plus one cup of quinoa packs 8g of protein and 5g of fiber – aka the perfect base for some delicious recipes.
I rounded up 11 of my go-to quinoa salad recipes because there’s truly nothing better than super flavorful, easy, add-everything-to-a-bowl recipes. If you need to start with the basics, here’s how to make the best fluffy quinoa!
Not only do these salads make the best, satisfying lunches (Abra and I make them almost every week) but they’re also great for feeding a crowd. Bring one to your next party or make a double batch for the whole family. They’re guaranteed to impress – even on football Sunday. Take a scroll, pick a few favorites to make for lunch, and be sure to leave a comment with your favs.
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Enjoy, xo!
1. Fiesta Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad
2. Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
3. Thai Chicken Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing
4. Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Salad with Honey-Orange Dressing
5. Roasted Veggie, Chickpea & Pesto Quinoa Salad
6. Balsamic Chicken Berry Quinoa Salad
7. Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad with Cherries, Goat Cheese + Candied Walnuts
8. Famous Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad {Vegan & Gluten-Free}
9. One Pot Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad
10. Green Goddess Tuna Quinoa Salad
11. Strawberry & Mango Chopped Spinach Quinoa Salad with Sesame-Lime Vinaigrette
10 comments
thank you for all of these quinoa recipes, I keep forgetting how much nutritional value is in quinoa, so thank you for keeping me healthy too!
Love quinoa! Such a great boost of protein. Enjoy!
thank you for all of these quinoa recipes, I keep forgetting how much nutritional value is in quinoa, so thank you for keeping me healthy too!
Love quinoa! Such a great boost of protein. Enjoy!
The Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad was the favorite on my list! I’ll be giving that a try for lunch tomorrow
The Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad was the favorite on my list! I’ll be giving that a try for lunch tomorrow
It’s amazing! Hope you love it.
The One Pot Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad and the Roasted Veggie, Chickpea & Pesto Quinoa Salad look so good! So flavorful and different from the normal quinoa salad. YUM.
They’re so delicious! Tons of great flavors.
The One Pot Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad and the Roasted Veggie, Chickpea & Pesto Quinoa Salad look so good! So flavorful and different from the normal quinoa salad. YUM.
They’re so delicious! Tons of great flavors.
Perfect office lunches ! Great collection !
Absolutely!
Perfect office lunches ! Great collection !
Absolutely!