Looking for healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dishes? These 12 Best Quinoa Salad Recipes are the ultimate way to add a nutritious twist to your meals! Packed with protein, fresh veggies, and bold flavors, these salads are perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or light dinners.
Whether you’re a seasoned quinoa fan or just exploring this superfood, these recipes will inspire you to create vibrant, wholesome dishes. From Mediterranean-inspired bowls to hearty kale and quinoa salads, there’s truly something for everyone!
I love creating recipe roundups, and this collection of the best quinoa salad recipes is no exception. I’ve carefully selected 12 standout recipes for you to enjoy. From southwestern flavors to a refreshing Greek-inspired quinoa salad, this roundup is full of delicious options that will keep you coming back for more. Let’s dive in!
Tips for Making Quinoa
Rinse or Toast Before Cooking – Quinoa should be rinsed or toasted before cooking. This helps eliminate the bitter taste that Quinoa can have if it is not rinsed or toasted before cooking.
Cook with Stock/Broth – To get the best flavor, and added nutrients, cook the quinoa with stock or broth instead of the water.
Let the Quinoa Rest – After cooking the quinoa let it rest at least 5 minutes (I like to let mine rest for 10 minutes) before removing the lid and fluffing it.
MEDITERRANEAN Quinoa Salad
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Cooked quinoa is a great base for a tasty salad. It’s filling, tasty and pairs wonderfully with the fresh ingredients used. It’s a versatile recipe and you can enjoy the Mediterranean quinoa salad as a side dish or as a main course.
Delicious and nutritious, this Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad is easy to make and perfect for meal prepping. Make as side dish or serve it as a main for lunch.
Black Bean Quinoa Salad is an easy fresh salad that can be enjoyed as a meal or a side! Deliciously simple, full of fresh veggies and loaded with flavor, this is the perfect easy lunch or dinner.
Tricolor Quinoa Salad Recipe with Sesame Vinaigrette
This delicious Tricolor Quinoa Salad with edamame, sweet corn and bell peppers is perfect to pack for lunch or as a side dish. The protein packed salad is easy to make too.
This Italian Quinoa Salad is simply my favorite way to eat quinoa ever, especially with this Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette. Seriously, grab a fork and dig in.
One of my favorite salads to make–Chicken and Quinoa Salad! It’s packed with tender, marinated chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and fluffy quinoa for a fresh and satisfying dish.
Shredded Kale + Quinoa Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing
Packed with quinoa, kale, and a sweet-tangy tahini dressing, this salad is filling and flavorful. Add chickpeas for extra protein or serve it alongside chicken or fish for a complete meal.
This Mediterranean cucumber salad is refreshing and so easy to throw together. Add in the quinoa and you have a complete salad – a great side dish or a main salad for those warm days.
This Greek Quinoa Salad is a gluten-free, vegetarian salad that is simple to make. Quinoa is mixed with fresh vegetables, roasted red pepper, kalamata olives, feta cheese, peperoncinis and tossed in a light Greek dressing. It is perfect meal-preparation for lunches and side dishes throughout the week.
