Vegan Quinoa Salad

Name: Vegan Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup white quinoa (rinsed and drained); 2 cups water; 1 cup cucumber (seeded and diced); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (chopped); ½ cup fresh parsley (loosely packed); 2 tablespoons fresh mint (chopped); ½ cup red onion (soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and then finely diced or sliced); 1 cup yellow pepper (seeded and diced); 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sumac; 1 teaspoon hot paprika (use smoked paprika for a less spicy salad)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

This is my go-to vegan quinoa salad recipe. It's so simple to make, but the combination of tastes is amazing. Fluffy quinoa mingles with crunchy ,fresh veg and is topped off with a drizzle of tangy sumac dressing. This is guaranteed to be your new favorite quinoa salad recipe!

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:33:02 GMT