Easy Quinoa Salad
This easy quinoa salad recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. Quinoa is a nutrient-rich grain that is perfect for vegetarians and vegans. It is high in protein and fiber, and it has a delicious nutty flavor.
Easy Quinoa Salad
This easy quinoa salad recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. Quinoa is a nutrient-rich grain that is perfect for vegetarians and vegans. It is high in protein and fiber, and it has a delicious nutty flavor.
Easy Quinoa Salad
Yield: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (we use white quinoa for this recipe)
- 2 cups water
- 1 bunch organic kale stems removed
- 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice OR one whole lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
- ~1-2 tablespoons olive oil to taste
- ~1/2-1 teaspoon salt to taste
- Optional: chopped avocado, chopped feta, dried cherries, sliced apples, watermelon slices
Notes
- Babies For babies under 12 months on solids: omit the salt and make sure the cherry tomatoes are quartered as they are a choking hazard whole.
- Kids under 4 For kids under 4, make sure the cherry tomatoes are quartered as they are a choking hazard whole.
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa and let it cool. We cook it in the instant pot with this recipe.
- Finely chop the kale or place it in a food processor to chop it up.
- In a bowl add the chopped kale, cooled quinoa, tomatoes, lemon juice, garlic powder, and olive oil.
- Mix together and season to taste with salt.
