
By justinecooksvegan.com
Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:17:27 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
44
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 ½ cupsdried quinoa
I used tricolor

3 cupsvegetable broth

1 cupbell pepper
diced, I used red, or orange

1 ½ cupschickpeas

1avocado
diced

½ cupred onion
thinly sliced

2 Tbspkalamata olives
pitted and chopped

2 handfulsarugula
torn

¼ cupwalnuts chopped

1 Tbspsauerkraut
optional

2 Tbsptahini

¼ cuplemon juice

1 Tbspcoconut aminos

1 Tbsppreserved lemon
minced

1 Tbspcilantro
or parsley, minced

½ tspflakey salt

1 clovegarlic
minced, optional

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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