I love me some real simple quinoa salad. It’s the perfect quick, yummy and nutritious weekday meal.
I’m lazy and so I need meals that are complete and packed with protein. Adopting mostly a plant-based lifestyle this isn’t always so easy and so I’m always on the look out for quick, delicious and complete meals. I’ve curated the best real simple quinoa salad recipes that are both vegan and are complete meals with protein.
See my roundup below for the the best real simple quinoa salad recipes.
All of the recipes are vegan but I have also indicated whether they are:
✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
Real Simple Quinoa Salad with chickpeas and…
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Tomato
By HappyGut
Ingredients: 11
Main items:
chickpeas,
tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro
✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
Why this makes the cut: Full disclaimer, this is my recipe. 🙂 If you like zesty loaded with garlic and lemon, you will like this one! It’s one of my go-to staple weekday meals.
Get recipe here.
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Cauliflower
Ingredients: 12
Main items:
chickpeas, cauliflower, almonds, jalapeno, lime
✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free
Why this makes the cut: the combination of almonds, jalapeno and lime sounds so delectable!
Get recipe here.
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Zucchini
Ingredients: 10
Main items:
chickpeas,
zucchini, onion, parsley
✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
Why this makes the cut: with turmeric, cumin, zucchini and chickpeas, this sounds like the perfect weekday hearty meal.
Get recipe here.
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Edamame
By The Girl Who Ate Everything
Ingredients: 13
Main items:
chickpeas, edamame, corn, cranberry, bell pepper, almonds
✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free
Why this makes the cut: An incredibly hearty and protein packed salad with beans and cranberries, a fabulous combination.
Get recipe here.
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Real Simple Quinoa Salad with black beans and…
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Kale & Sweet Potato
Ingredients: 14
Main items:
black beans, sweet potato, avocado, jalapeno, pumpkin seeds
✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
Why this makes the cut: This nut free version of this southwestern style quinoa salad sounds so appetizing.
Get recipe here.
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Kale & Red Onion
Ingredients: 13
Main items:
black bean, kale, red onion, corn, cilantro, lime, hot sauce
✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
Why this makes the cut: no quinoa salad round-up would be complete without a spicy version. 😛 Plus, it has kale!
Get recipe here.
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Sweet Potato & Cashew
Ingredients: 16
Main items:
black beans, sweet potato, avocado, cashews, cilantro
✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free
Why this makes the cut: Sweet potatoes with chilli powder and avocado cashew dressing? Yes please!!!
Get recipe here.
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Orange & Bell Pepper
Ingredients: 13
Main items:
black beans, orange, bell pepper, jalapeno, corn, onion
✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
Why this makes the cut: another zesty recipe with orange, orange juice and apple cider vinegar.
Get recipe here.
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Real Simple Quinoa Salad with…
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White Bean
Ingredients: 11
Main items:
white bean, tomato, red pepper, onion, basil
✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
Why this makes the cut: I’m always looking for ways to use white beans – this one looks delicious!
Get recipe here.
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Kidney Beans
Ingredients: 12
Main items:
kidney beans, carrot, celery, corn, bell pepper
✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
Why this makes the cut: A hearty quinoa salad packed with so many veggies!
Get recipe here.
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Three Bean
Ingredients: 12
Main items:
chickpeas, black beans, edamame, red onions, lemon, garlic
✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
Why this makes the cut: An ultra simple and protein packed salad.
Get recipe here.
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Tofu
Ingredients: 20
Main items:
tofu, edamame, cabbage, carrots, tahini
✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
Why this makes the cut: A delicious sweet and spicy tofu quinoa salad recipe.
Get recipe here.
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