My Favourite “Go To” Quinoa Salad lunch with Variety:

An easy weekday salad is my favourite thing to make on Sunday! Its a great way to use up food in the fridge or pantry and it gets better over time! Plus there are so many different alternatives to this recipe which makes it so versatile.

This is the best quinoa salad and it is so easy to assemble! There are so many variations you can make with it, using up ingredients the fridge or in the pantry. The best thing is that is gets better over time! It’s perfect for lunches all week long, and leaves me full without feeling tired.

Salad:

• Cucumbers
• Tomatoes
• Chickpeas
• Black beans
• Snow Peas
• Red onion
• Quinoa

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I like to add flavour to my quinoa. It adds richness and the need for less dressing. I used a tri-colour quinoa and a veggie base. Any kind of stock would work be great, depending on your preference, but make sure to add that flavour! Grating in a garlic clove is also a great way to add flavour to any savoury grain.

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I used approx 2 cups of cooked quinoa, 1 cup each of veggies, and 1/2 cup red onion. But the measurements do not need to be exact; just use what you have or what you love to eat!

Some other great ingredients that would be delicious in this salad:

• Corn (canned or freshly cooked)
• Celery
• Peppers (Red, orange, yellow, green)
• Jalapeños to spice it up
• Navy Beans, kidney beans, red lima beans
• Green onion
• Basil, parsley or cilantro

Dressing:

• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 clove garlic, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste *If you are adding feta cheese, it is naturally salty, so use less then adjust to taste

Sprinkle over salad. Mix well.

Lovelee Lessons:

• I used lime because it is what we had in the fridge and I didn’t want it to go to waste. This would be equally delicious with lemon.
• Omit the feta for a vegetarian version.
• Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to four days.
• I add a wedge lime when I am packing this up for lunch. It gives it a little extra zing!