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Quinoa Salad Recipe – Easy & Healthy Bowl

Quinoa Salad Recipe – Easy & Healthy Bowl

A fresh and protein-packed quinoa salad recipe that's easy and healthy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine vegan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • large bowl
  • separate bowl for dressing

Ingredients
  

Grains

  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa Rinse before cooking
  • 3 cups water for boiling quinoa

Canned Goods

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed

Fresh Vegetables

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 ½ cups cucumber diced
  • ½ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado diced
  • 1 optional jalapeño thinly sliced

Other

  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under running water using a fine mesh strainer.
  • Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, add the quinoa, and cook for 10–12 minutes until tender.
  • Drain the quinoa and let it rest for a few minutes to cool and become fluffy.
  • While the quinoa cools, chop the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, cucumber, tomatoes, corn, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and salt.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well combined.
  • Add diced avocado just before serving and gently mix.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve or refrigerate.

Notes

Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness. Let quinoa cool before mixing to keep vegetables crisp. Add avocado only before serving to prevent browning. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate if preparing ahead for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 907mgFiber: 12gSugar: 12g
Keyword Easy Recipe, Healthy Bowl, meal prep, quinoa salad, Vegan Dish
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