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By justinecooksvegan.com
Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
Updated at: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:32:52 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
43
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories702.6 kcal (35%)
Total Fat22.6 g (32%)
Carbs101.3 g (39%)
Sugars12.8 g (14%)
Protein28.5 g (57%)
Sodium1131.3 mg (57%)
Fiber17.9 g (64%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
![1.5 cups dried quinoa (I used tricolor)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1578558965/custom_upload/9657e174a7b11299ce7b22c77e80054b.jpg)
1 ½ cupsdried quinoa
I used tricolor
![3 cups vegetable broth](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1544981395/custom_upload/9366e482b785cd1419bd1c6944b7a3e0.jpg)
3 cupsvegetable broth
![1 cup bell pepper, diced (I used red or orange)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764628/graph/fooddb/5da118d0507bdd685df53a9917cc334b.jpg)
1 cupbell pepper
diced, I used red, or orange
![1 1/2 cups chickpeas](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764505/graph/fooddb/42372801323e645f613bd09547e16397.jpg)
1 ½ cupschickpeas
![1 avocado, diced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312220/custom_upload/0b1e5c972c9e1db106e8bd7a74053fac.jpg)
1avocado
diced
![1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764548/graph/fooddb/eeb4504eaedf0b12456b330c5d0c7d07.jpg)
½ cupred onion
thinly sliced
![2 tbsp kalamata olives, pitted and chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312205/custom_upload/ba69c9b1fa9d2a2bc2527fb8a49b6088.jpg)
2 Tbspkalamata olives
pitted and chopped
![2 handfuls arugula, torn](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764626/graph/fooddb/7a99836b704980fa4cd3e1c21a5b3828.jpg)
2 handfulsarugula
torn
![1/4 cup walnuts, chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1567629272/custom_upload/a05f002dbd7409dde5c468a3d6cff413.jpg)
¼ cupwalnuts chopped
![1 tbsp sauerkraut (optional)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764780/graph/fooddb/9c116fa90c503df756f809851023b353.jpg)
1 Tbspsauerkraut
optional
![2 tbsp tahini](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1553877097/custom_upload/72d6806641802747fd698137160a966d.jpg)
2 Tbsptahini
![1/4 cup lemon juice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1572901791/custom_upload/2a63a78282f91f6457577f4f2bbc1b8f.jpg)
¼ cuplemon juice
![1 tbsp coconut aminos](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1544981151/custom_upload/07c50125feafe407de82c6979b6c29ba.jpg)
1 Tbspcoconut aminos
![1 tbsp perserved lemon, minced (see my YouTube video linked above if you want to make them yourself)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1567629123/custom_upload/611ed2aa86c3616dedbefa657d6a6b27.jpg)
1 Tbsppreserved lemon
minced
![1 tbsp cilantro or parsley, minced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764540/graph/fooddb/d044b42a25f1090b403e6810d274f062.jpg)
1 Tbspcilantro
or parsley, minced
![1/2 tsp flakey salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1563975256/custom_upload/19dd5c674c43f4fef7966a18fcdb21e8.jpg)
½ tspflakey salt
![1 clove garlic, minced (optional )](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
1 clovegarlic
minced, optional
![dash of cayenne pepper (optional )](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764733/graph/fooddb/48609e4fc3e8f260576e55adfc12e0a7.jpg)
cayenne pepper
optional
Instructions
Step 1
To a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth (or sub water), cover with the lid and bring it to a boil.
Step 2
Then reduce to a low simmer for 15-20 minutes, leaving the lid on. Then use a fork to fluff and remove the lid to cool.
Step 3
While the quinoa cooks you can chop you vegetables, avocado and olives.
Step 4
To make the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients to a bowl and mix with a spoon until smooth.
Step 5
To a large serving bowl, combine quinoa, chickpeas, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, olives, arugula, walnuts and sauerkraut to a bowl.
Step 6
Pour lemon tahini dressing over it and mix until well combined. Enjoy!
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