A simple salad recipe, this grilled vegetable quinoa salad contains only seven ingredients and is dressed with a tangy vinaigrette. It makes a tasty and quick dinner recipe on a warm night or a simple, light lunch the next day. Loaded with veggies, color, and plant-based protein. Some days I don’t feel like cooking. And on those days, my solution is always to grill or roast veggies and make some sort of concoction. Thus, this grilled vegetable quinoa salad came out of those days. It’s super simple (grill veggies + cook quinoa) and makes a light lunch or dinner. Don’t want to read? JUMP to the recipe! Quinoa has been called a superfood for a few years now even though others have taken the spotlight. The reason that it became so popular is that it’s a seed that gives the illusion of being a carb. Moreover, being that it’s gluten-free made it a huge win with an allergy-friendly community. Quinoa is also one of the only non-animal foods that is a complete protein. Meaning, it contains good amounts of all essential amino acids. However, it is also higher on the carbohydrate scale. Conversely, I find that while the nutritional breakdown is higher in carbs, quinoa doesn’t leave me feeling heavy or bloated after eating. it’s light, fluffy, and takes on whatever flavor it’s paired with. Quinoa is a wonderful source of plant-based protein. Thus, nothing really needs to be added. However, depending on your goals it’s easy to add: This vegetable quinoa salad recipe is really simple to whip up. Likewise, the best part is that it tastes delicious warm or cold! Indeed, if you have the time, cook everything, mix it together and let it chill in the fridge for a few hours. However, it is also delicious warm. There’s just something about grilled veggies I absolutely love. We use this quinoa salad for: If you’re looking for even easier, healthy dinner recipes, check out The Busy Moms E-Cookbook,- simple dinners for busy moms where I’ve gathered 30 healthy dinner recipes that can be made in thirty minutes or less. From easy vegan tacos to beef and quinoa chili, simple chicken pasta to a bok choy and mushroom bowl. These dinner recipes share a few things in common: To make dinner-time even LESS stressful, I’ve also included several bonus tips on food prep, pantry staples and how to make healthy eating simple. Grab your copy of The Busy Mom’s E-Cookbook Dressing Ingredients Cut the peppers into quarters and prep the asparagus. In a large bowl combine veggies. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and salt, and pepper. Pour over veggies. Grill the veggies on the bbq for 8-10 minutes or until just cooked. Let the veggies cool then cut into bite-size pieces but leave tomatoes intact. Mix the veggies into the quinoa. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad. Toss until fully combined. Chill in the fridge for at least one hour or until ready to serve. Serves 4-5 A healthy, summertime salad recipe perfect for a light lunch or a barbeque. Dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan this quinoa salad is simple to whip up. This quinoa salad recipe makes four large servings or five smaller ones. It says to be chilled but a fun secret is that it's actually really great warm too! This vegan salad is light, refreshing, and simple to make. Similarly, it has a great nutrient boost and the grilled vegetables give it a great flavor. Use this quinoa salad as a side dish for a barbeque or just to munch on for lunch. It’s gluten-free, easy, and delicious.Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad (gluten-free, vegan)
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Vegan Grilled Veggie Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
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Recipe Notes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 447 kcal
Cut the peppers into quarters and prep the asparagus. In a large bowl combine veggies.
Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper.
Pour over veggies.
Grill the veggies on the bbq for 8-10 minutes or until just cooked.
;let the veggies cool then cut into bite size pieces but leave tomatoes intact.
Mix the veggies into the quinoa.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad. Toss until fully combined.
Chill in the fridge at least one hour or until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Grilled Veggie Quinoa Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 292mg13%
Potassium 847mg24%
Carbohydrates 67g22%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1626IU33%
Vitamin C 104mg126%
Calcium 77mg8%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This colorful veggie quinoa salad is really the type of food that I should be eating. Looks very healthy!
Haha I love color in my food! Makes it look so much better and super yummy!
This looks so good and easy to make!
Simplicity is key for me lol
This looks delicious and your photography is beautiful! can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks so much for the photography compliment! I’ve been working hard on it 🙂
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I did not know Quinoa was a super food. I may be on the look out for some, as they do fortunately sell quinoa in my store. 🙂
I hope you enjoy it Patricia! It’s so versatile it goes with everything 🙂
I adore quinoa! I had gestational diabetes with my pregnancy and got to enjoy quinoa a ton! I have made this combination before but haven’t grilled the veggies or made that dressing! I know what we’ll be having this weekend! Thanks for sharing!
Hope you enjoy it! I’m a sucker for quinoa too it just goes with everything. I also love grilled veggies because they get so tasty!
The recipe looks so yummy! I love quinoa, it’s a great food and it’s so versitile. This post is making me hungry!
Right?! Quinoa can be made into anything. I love it.
This sounds so yummy! I’ll have to try it out this weekend!
The simple ones are the best ones! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
This looks so yummy! I love quinoa too. I will definitely be saving this to make sometime in the near future!
Let me know how you like it!
Wow!! This looks absolutely AMAZING! I’m drooling over the dressing. Adding it to my list of things to make next week!
Haha it’s definitely a tasty one- I’m a sucker for grilled veggies
This would be great to bring to a tailgate party!
Yes! Hrm.. that actually sounds like fun. I need warmer weather again!
This looks delicious. I have a feast or famine relationship with quinoa. I love it for a while then suddenly can’t stand it. Looks like it’s time to give it another go ’round.
Haha I think everyone goes through phases with food. I get addicted to it because it can be used with so much!
This looks so fresh and delicious! I’m always looking for ways to add quinoa to my diet, so this recipe is most welcome.
Quinoa is so versatile I love it! Enjoy 🙂
A lot of my friends love Quinoa, but I’ve never tried. I may have to give this salad a try and make it one afternoon!
Quinoa is awesome because it takes on whatever flavor you pair it with- and it’s light and fluffy! I hope you enjoy it- let me know!
Quinoa is awesome because it takes on whatever flavor you pair it with- and it’s light and fluffy! I hope you enjoy it- let me know!
This looks delicious and healthy!
Thanks! It’s a tasty one 🙂
I love quinoa and this looks so healthy and delicious. I want to make this for lunch asap. Thanks for sharing.
It’s tasty and light- we love it! I hope you enjoy it 🙂