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summer glow quinoa salad

June 19, 2018 18 Comments

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Summer Glow Quinoa Salad – for when you want to eat healthy and not be sad about it! This salad is loaded with fresh summer produce and can easily be customized with your favorite grains and veggies.

Summer Glow Quinoa Salad this recipe

Okay, this recipe is SO simple that I almost feel weird about sharing it. But it’s also really good so how could I not share it! This salad is basically your blank canvas. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure salad. I call it Summer Glow Quinoa Salad not because it will literally make you glow (but wouldn’t that be neat!) but because it’s loaded with fresh good-for-you ingredients that make healthy eating a little less drab!

Use whatever grains you want – farro, couscous, rice, and quinoa are all great options. I prefer a mix of quinoa and brown rice. Choose whatever veggies you want, too! I went with a mix of fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a nice ripe avocado!

Summer Glow Quinoa Salad

 

The secret to this recipe is all in the dressing. It’s an easy number that you shake up in a jar and pour over the top of the salad for that added zing factor. Fresh, lemony, zingy – yum! The cherry on top with this dressing is the fresh parsley!

Summer Glow Quinoa Salad

 

I love adding fresh parsley to dressings and salads like this because it adds an extra pop of flavor! It’s super convenient that I happen to have my own little herb garden on our patio (thanks, Mom!). If you don’t have your own herbs, please stop reading this and go to the store NOW and get yourself some. Rosemary, basil, thyme, sage, and parsley – your basic green thumb starter pack.

It’s a lot more inexpensive to have a planter full of fresh herbs on your own porch than to buy a little pack of herbs at the store every time you want to use them in a recipe. Trust me – I learned the hard way. And I’m not a gardener by any means – but these are pretty basic herbs that are pretty easy to keep alive.

Summer Glow Quinoa Salad

Pro tip: If you have an Aldi nearby, they sell boxes that have a mix of brown rice and quinoa with different seasoning packets. I really like them because they’re just the perfect amount of grains for me! Buying big containers of quinoa, etc. is also a good idea if you consume lots of those grains.

Summer Glow Quinoa Salad

Happy salad-making, friends!

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Summer Glow Quinoa Salad

A delicious salad made with fresh summer vegetables and a zingy lemon dressing! For when you want to eat healthy and not be sad about it. 
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy Food
Keyword: Summer Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3 bowls
Calories: 629kcal
Author: Stephanie Simmons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grain of your choice I used half brown rice and half quinoa
  • salt + pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 avocado, diced
  • FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 drizzle of honey
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the grains: Cook your grains of choice according to package directions. Season with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Adjust to taste. Add to a medium mixing bowl. 
  • Make the dressing: Mix all dressing ingredients together in a small jar or tupperware container. Making sure the lid is tightly secured, shake it up until combined. Adjust seasoning to taste. 
  • Assemble: Stir the dressing and the prepared veggies together with the grains. Enjoy!
  • Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 629kcal
 

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  1. Chef Mireille says

    June 22, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    5 stars
    everything but the avocado – yes I’m one of those that truly does not understand the avocado obsesseion 🙂

    Reply
  2. Leah says

    June 21, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    Pinned to share…looks super yummy!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 23, 2018 at 8:41 am

      Thank you! ??

      Reply
  3. Ruta says

    June 21, 2018 at 10:59 am

    Looks great! Something to consider next time I am cooking.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 23, 2018 at 8:42 am

      Thanks so much, Ruta! ??

      Reply
  4. Nicole says

    June 21, 2018 at 9:49 am

    5 stars
    This sounds so delicious! Quinoa is magic, I swear

    Reply
  5. Sherry says

    June 21, 2018 at 8:47 am

    5 stars
    This salad looks amazing. I also added it to my Pinterest board. I love simple salads. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  6. Ashleigh Hewitson says

    June 21, 2018 at 8:24 am

    5 stars
    This looks so good! Definitely giving it a go 🙂

    Reply
  7. Ashleigh Hewitson says

    June 21, 2018 at 8:23 am

    This looks so good!! Will be sure to try this out on the weekend 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 21, 2018 at 8:38 am

      Glad to hear it!

      Reply
  8. Kristy says

    June 21, 2018 at 8:18 am

    I’ve never heard of quinoa salad, but it looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 21, 2018 at 8:38 am

      Thank you! ❤️

      Reply
  9. Yuen Mi says

    June 20, 2018 at 6:58 am

    5 stars
    That quinoa bowl looks so yummy! I also love adding fresh herbs like coriander, mint or cilantro into my salads too. It gives it that extra fresh taste I love.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 21, 2018 at 8:38 am

      Adding fresh herbs is the way to go ??

      Reply
  10. Stine Mari says

    June 19, 2018 at 11:26 pm

    5 stars
    I love quinoa bowls, they’re fresh and they’re filling, and I often find that combination a little hard. This looks so yummy and I love the name of the salad!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 21, 2018 at 8:39 am

      Thanks so much! ❤️

      Reply
  11. Lisa says

    June 19, 2018 at 10:42 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! This looks so good! And your photos are beautiful! I’ve never seen quinoa so pretty!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 21, 2018 at 8:39 am

      Haha thanks so much Lisa!!!

      Reply

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