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    Home » Salads » Quinoa Salad with Greens

    Quinoa Salad with Greens

    Published: Jun 26, 2015 Modified: Apr 16, 2020 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Quinoa Salad with Greens is packed with healthy goodness like zucchini, cucumbers, greens, and almonds.  You will love how easy it is to make! {gluten free}

    quinoa salad with zucchini , almonds and limes on the side

    Quinoa has always been one of my favorite foods!  I love how it takes on the flavor of whatever you put with it, sweet or savory.  I even eat it for breakfast sometimes with this Quinoa Breakfast Bowl.  It's the perfect savory goodness.

    It's the perfect gluten free grain and I always have some meal prepped in my fridge for lunchtime grain bowls.  Need tips on how to cook quinoa?  Check out my guide to cooking quinoa. 

    sauteed zucchini in a pan on a cooling rack

    Ingredients

    • quinoa
    • zucchini
    • cucumbers
    • greens - spinach, mesclun mix, arugula, spinach or kale
    • feta
    • olive oil
    • lemon juice and zest

    Instructions

    In less than 30 minutes, you will have a delicious wholesome salad. 

    • Saute zucchini in a medium-sized pan. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Mix quinoa with zucchini, cucumber, arugula, feta, and almonds.
    • In a small jar add the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt and pepper. Shake well.
    • Pour over quinoa and serve. This can be served cold or at room temperature.

    quinoa salad with greens, zucchini, cucumbers, almonds and feta

     

    More quinoa recipes

    Want more quinoa in your life? Who wouldn't?

    • California Quinoa Salad (Whole Foods Copycat)
    • Mediterranean Quinoa Chickpea Bowl
    • Detox Quinoa Salad with Turmeric Tahini Dressing
    • Late Summer Quinoa Grain Bowl

    quinoa salad in a white bowl with a fork

     

    Quinoa Salad with Greens

    A delicious, gluten free quinoa salad with arugula, zucchini, feta and cucumbers.
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: quinoa salad
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 282kcal
    Author: Karen Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup quinoa I use a rice cooker, rinsed and cooked
    • 1 medium zucchini quartered and diced
    • ½ English cucumber diced small
    • 2 cups baby arugula or other greens chopped
    • ¼ cup feta cheese
    • ½ cup almonds chopped

    Dressing

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • juice and zest of 2 lemons or limes
    • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
    • 1 tsp dijon mustard
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • olive oil

    Instructions

    • In a medium pan saute diced zucchini in 2 tbsp olive oil for 6-9 minutes until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Mix quinoa with zucchini, cucumber, arugula, feta and almonds.
    • In a small jar add the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt and pepper. Shake well.
    • Pour over quinoa and serve. Can be served cold or at room temperature.

    Notes

    This will store well in the refrigerator for about three days.  Do not dress the salad if you plan to eat it later.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @seasonal_cravings or tag #seasonal_cravings and I will repost on my stories.

    Adapted from Rachel Ray.

     

    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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