Vibrant Quinoa Veggie Salad
Fluffy quinoa is combined with steamed carrots, corn, peas, and broccoli, then coated in a light lemon and olive oil vinaigrette with chili powder and cayenne. Fresh, bright, and gently spicy, this quick salad works well for a wholesome lunch, picnic, or make-ahead side dish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vibrant Quinoa Veggie Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots, corn, peas, and broccoli to the steamer, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Mix quinoa and vegetable mixture together in a bowl.
- 4
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
- Calories 271.47 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 7.78 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 40.2 g 15%
- Total Fat 9.19 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 78.89 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 7.81 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 8.37 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 47.02 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.66 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 197.13 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 2.16 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.21 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Vibrant Quinoa Veggie Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 271.47 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vibrant Quinoa Veggie Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Vibrant Quinoa Veggie Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Corn. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vibrant Quinoa Veggie Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 271.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vibrant Quinoa Veggie Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Vibrant Quinoa Veggie Salad healthy?
- Vibrant Quinoa Veggie Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 271.47 calories and 7.78 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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