Vibrant Quinoa Veggie Salad
Vibrant Quinoa Veggie Salad balances fluffy quinoa with crisp-tender carrots, corn, peas, and broccoli, all coated in a lemon-chile dressing that’s bright with citrus and a gentle kick of heat. It’s refreshing yet satisfying, ideal as a light lunch, a picnic side, or a make-ahead potluck dish.
- Prep20 min
- Cook20 min
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine water and quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
- 2
Set a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water until it sits just below the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the carrots, corn, peas, and broccoli to the steamer, cover, and steam until tender.
- 3
Combine the quinoa and the vegetable mixture in a bowl.
- 4
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl, then pour over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
- Calories 271.47 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.78 g Moderate
- Carbs 40.2 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.19 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 78.06 mg Low Source
- Fiber 5.33 g Moderate
- Sugar 8.34 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.96 g Moderate
- Calcium 47.4 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.66 mg Moderate
- Potassium 198.17 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.16 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
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