Quinoa

Quinoa Mediterranean salad recipe

Quinoa Mediterranean Salad

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10 min prep time, 20 min cooking time, serves 6 people

This healthy Quinoa Mediterranean salad can be served as simple lunch or dinner. Its high protein content, sweet and nutty flavor, and delicate texture have made quinoa a popular substitute for starchier pastas and rice. You can find most of the ingredients contained in this salad in your fridge or pantry. The combination of quinoa and chickpeas packs this dish with plenty of protein, while the fresh parsley, crunchy cucumbers, and lemon-garlic vinaigrette dressing give this dish a variety of flavors. It makes for a great main dish for vegetarians, or as a side dish served with meat or fish.

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quinoa chicken avocado salad recipe

Quinoa, Chicken, and Avocado Salad

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10 minute prep time, 20 min cooking time, serves 4 people

This Quinoa, Chicken, and Avocado Salad is a great gluten free alternative to pasta salads. It’s packed with protein from quinoa and chicken, heart-healthy fats from avocado, and plenty of nutrition from the flavorful fresh vegetables. Make use of that leftover grilled chicken and spice up your salad, whether it is warm or cold. If you are vegetarian, feel free to skip the chicken without losing out on the rest of this simple and tasty salad.

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Black Bean and Quinoa Salad recipe

Black Bean Quinoa Salad

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20 min prep time, serves 6 people

Black Bean Quinoa Salad is an extremely easy salad to make, all while being packed with vital macro and micro nutrients. Compared to rice, quinoa has a higher protein to carbohydrate ratio as well as being gluten free. Mixed with spices, beans, and fresh vegetables, this salad combines the perfect amount of taste and nutrition. We recommend this as a side dish or a light meal earlier in the day.

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