Summer Quinoa Salad

This easy and naturally gluten-free Summer Quinoa Salad is a healthy and refreshing lemony side kick to your summer barbecue or potluck.

School is already back in session next week.  I feel like I was just posting about how soon school was letting out for the summer!  Figured I should hop in here and share this summer salad we’ve been eating before the season is officially over.  (Although, I don’t see that happening anytime soon here in the good ol’ south.)

You will love this salad and even more how exceptionally easy it is to throw together!  I mean, look at the directions below.  It’s basically two sentences.

Do your kids start back this early to school?  August 4th is the official day here.  How many things do I need to pack in before then?

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Summer Quinoa Salad

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

This easy and naturally gluten-free Summer Quinoa Salad is a healthy and refreshing lemony side-kick to your summer barbecue or potluck.

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

• For the Dressing:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

For the Salad:

• 1 medium zucchini , diced
• 2 cups cold cooked quinoa (see notes for cooking quinoa)
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

For the Dressing:

1. Whisk the dressing ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.

For the Salad:

1. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour in the prepared dressing and toss until combined. Serve immediately.
2. Recipe Source: Gimme Some Oven

Recipe Notes

To cook quinoa: Pour 1 cup dry quinoa into 2 cups boiling water or broth. Cover, turn heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.

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