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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.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Servings:
6
servings
Author:
Nikki Gladd
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
¼
cup
olive oil
2
tablespoons
apple cider vinegar
1
tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
½
teaspoon
Italian seasoning
¼
teaspoon
salt
⅛
teaspoon
black pepper
For the Salad:
1
medium zucchini
, diced
2
cups
cold cooked quinoa
(see notes for cooking quinoa)
½
cup
diced red onion
½
cup
crumbled feta
⅓
cup
chopped fresh basil
Instructions
For the Dressing:
Whisk the dressing ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
For the Salad:
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour in the prepared dressing and toss until combined. Serve immediately.
Recipe Source:
Gimme Some Oven
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.