Summer Walnut Quinoa Salad
Updated Feb 15, 2021, Published Jul 16, 2014
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Summer Walnut Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1½ cups water
- 4 cups organic mixed spring greens
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free parmesan-style cheese, (such as Go Veggie! Dairy-Free Parmesan Cheese)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the quinoa and water in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is fluffy and the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl with the quinoa.
- Toss gently to combine. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 416mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 10.1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2.6mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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