Mediterranean Fibrous Quinoa Summer Salad

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This High Fiber Mediterranean Quinoa Summer Salad is filled with bright zesty flavors, packed with nutritional value, and plain delicious!

Ingredients you'll need:

  • 1 ½ cups Cooked Quinoa
  • 1 bunch Kale, or 2 cups Baby Arugula, chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 Red Onion, chopped
  • 2 large Sweet Potatoes, finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp. + 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 tbsp. Honey
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Black Pepper
  • (Optional) Pickled Onions
  • (Optional) Crumbled Feta

How to Add Extra Protein to Salads:

  • Crispy Oven-Baked Salmon Bites
  • Pan-Seared Salmon Fillets
  • Rotisserie Chicken
  • Roasted Chicken
  • Pan-Seared Cod
  • Cooked Shrimp
  • Crispy Tofu
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak, thinly sliced
  • Crispy Chickpeas

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Can you Make Quinoa Salad in Advance?

Yes, I usually prep this in glass storage containers in the fridge up to 3 days. I will just add more arugula when ready to serve since that can more easily absorb the vinaigrette.

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Mediterranean Fibrous Quinoa Summer Salad

This High Fiber Mediterranean Quinoa Summer Salad is filled with bright zesty flavors, packed with nutritional value, and plain delicious!

PREP:
10
MINS
HOURS
COOK:
20
MINS
HOURS
TOTAL:
30
MINS
HOURS
TOTAL:
30

Ingredients

Servings: 4

  • Equipment: Cosori Turboblaze Air Fryer
  • 1 ½ cups Cooked Quinoa
  • 1 bunch Kale, or 2 cups Baby Arugula, chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 Red Onion, chopped
  • 2 large Sweet Potatoes, finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp. + 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 tbsp. Honey
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Black Pepper
  • (Optional) Pickled Onions
  • (Optional) Crumbled Feta

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped sweet potatoes, chopped red onions, bell pepper, 4 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss well.
  2. Add to your Cosori Turboblaze Air Fryer. Cook at 425F for 18-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and slightly charred.
  3. To make the vinaigrette, combine the honey, remaining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a jar. Seal with the lid and shake well.
  4. Toss the roasted vegetables, cooked quinoa, leafy greens, (optional) pickled onions and feta. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and enjoy!

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