Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette
Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette brings fluffy grains together with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and sweet bell pepper, all brightened by a Dijon and red wine vinegar dressing. Its refreshing crunch and balanced acidity make it great for warm-weather lunches, potlucks, or as a vibrant side at dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Move the cooked quinoa to a large bowl and chill in the refrigerator until cold, about 1 hour.
- 2
In a blender, combine the vinegar, Dijon, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. With the blender running, slowly stream in the oil until the dressing is smooth and thick.
- 3
Take the quinoa out of the refrigerator. Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, and onion. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss until evenly mixed.
- Calories 277.02 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.69 g Moderate
- Carbs 31.47 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.81 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.76 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.12 mg Low Source
- Sodium 256.87 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.43 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.6 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.78 g Low Source
- Calcium 27.33 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate
- Potassium 169.85 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 106.2 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 11.24 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette is a side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 24, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, and Cucumber. Each serving provides about 277.02 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette?
- It is a salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Cucumber, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 277.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
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