Fresh & Easy Spring Quinoa Salad
A light, fresh, and easy quinoa salad. Great for meal prepping for the week or enjoying at backyard BBQs.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1 Cucumber, cubed
- 1 cup Carrots, shredded
- 2 Apples, cubed
- 2 Pears, cubed
- 1/2 cup Feta (or vegan Feta)
- 1 cup Chickpeas (optional)
Simple Dressing
- 2 parts Lemon Juice
- 1 part Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa based on your package instructions (make sure to thoroughly rinse Quinoa before cooking.) Once cooked, let cool in the fridge.
- In a large bowl, combine the Cucumber, Carrots, Apples, and Pears. Add Feta and Chickpeas as desired.
- Once Quinoa is cooled, add to the large bowl and toss with dressing until thoroughly coated.
Notes
- This recipe keeps well in the fridge for about 4-5 days.
- I will frequently make double the Quinoa needed and freeze half to use for another batch of the salad or other meals during the week.