Entrees Soups & Salads Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Quinoa Summer Salad

Summer Quinoa Salad

Have you tried this viral quinoa salad? Jennifer Aniston may or may not have eaten it every day for ten years, but we definitely could! It’s simple, crunchy, and so delicious. Plus, it’s packed with plant protein thanks to our secret ingredient: Organic Antique White Quinoa!

30
Minutes
6
Servings
1
cup
510
Calories

Ingredients

  • 1
    cup
    Organic Antique White Quinoa suggested substitutions
  • 1 1⁄3
    cups
    water
  • 1
    15 oz. can of chickpeas, drained, rinsed
  • 1
    cups
    feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1
    cups
    Persian cucumber, small, chopped
  • 1⁄2
    cups
    parsley, chopped
  • 1⁄2
    cups
    mint, chopped
  • 1⁄2
    cups
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1⁄2
    cups
    pistachios, roasted, salted, chopped
  • 1⁄2
    cups
    red onion, chopped
  • 1⁄4
    cups
    lemon juice
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Serves: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 510
% Daily Value*
Total Fat: 31g 40%
Saturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 20mg 7%
Sodium: 800mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate: 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber: 9g 32%
Sugars: 8g 16%
Protein: 16g 32%

Instructions

  1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Let cool. Transfer to a storage dish or large bowl with a lid and place in the refrigerator to chill.
  2. Once chilled, add cooked quinoa to a medium bowl. Add cucumber, parsley, mint, red onion, pistachios, chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and feta. Stir well to combine. Enjoy!

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Product Organic Antique White Quinoa
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