vegan quinoa salad with vegetables

Quinoa Salad with Vegetables

A fresh plant-based salad featuring vegetable broth, quinoa, carrots. Quick to prepare in 45 minutes. Gluten-free.

45 minGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 3 small Carrots
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 small Zucchini
  • Salt
  • 3 Green Onions
  • 4 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • ½ Cucumber
  • 7 sprigs Fresh Dill

Instructions

  1. Bring vegetable broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. After 10 minutes of cook time, add carrots and cook for the last 5 to 10 minutes with the quinoa. Remove from heat, drain, and place in a bowl.
  2. While quinoa is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Add zucchini and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and browned, about 5 minutes. Lightly salt. Remove and add to quinoa. Mix in scallions.
  3. Mix lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the dressing pour over the salad. Add cucumber and dill and toss to combine.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories220 kcal
Protein6g
Carbs30g
Fat10g
Fiber4g
Sodium300mg
Sugar3g
Quinoa Salad with Vegetables — EasyVgn