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    Home » Quinoa Recipes

    101 Sensational Quinoa Salads That You Should Try

    Posted May 27, 2017 (last updated September 23, 2022) by Wendy Polisi

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    These sensational quinoa salads are all the inspiration you need to stay on track with healthy eating!

    I can remember the first time that I had quinoa very clearly.

    The boys were three and four, and we were in a condo in Orlando doing the Disney thing. I had been struggling with taking care of myself, and read about quinoa in a magazine and thought I should give it a try.

    I was immediately hooked!

    At the time, I had no idea how much a single food would impact my life.

    Although I no longer blog exclusively about quinoa, I still think it is a fabulous way to stick to a healthy diet. This time of year, I love a good quinoa salad!

    One of my favorite things about quinoa salads is that they are so easy to make ahead to have on hand for lunch during the week. Believe me, with all the different recipes out there you could try a new one every week and never get bored.

    If you don’t believe me, take a peek at these 101 quinoa salads I collected from around the internet.

    These quinoa salads range from cold to hot and from wet to dry. However you prefer your meal, there’s a quinoa salad for you.

    Let us know which of these quinoa salads is your favorite in the comments!

     

    Quinoa Edamame Salad
    Edamame pairs very nicely with the ingredients I chose for this salad!
    Curry Vegetable Quinoa Salad
    Curry spices things up quite nicely in one of my favorite salads!
    Lentil Quinoa Salad
    My lentil quinoa salad is packed with proteins to kick that hunger to the side!
    Strawberry Basil Quinoa Salad
    Strawberries add the perfect sweetness to my strawberry basil quinoa salad.
    Spicy Peanut Quinoa Salad
    My spicy peanut salad has the perfect blend of flavors.
    Blueberry, Fennel & Quinoa Salad
    Give your gut a break with some blueberries and fennel!
    Lemon, Spinach and Cranberry Quinoa Salad
    This salad grabs a hold of the tongue and won't let go!
    Quinoa Salad with Crispy Roast Butternut Squash and Hazelnuts 
    The butternut squash and hazelnuts satisfy all the taste buds!
    Thai Black Rice Quinoa Salad
    Thai black rice was the perfect choice for these flavors!
    Mexican Quinoa Salad
    My Mexican salad is probably going to be your new favorite!
    Broccoli and Quinoa Salad
    Get your greens in with this delicious broccoli salad!
    Pan Browned Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad
    This is one of the best ways to prepare and eat sweet potatoes!
    Tuna Pesto Quinoa Salad
    Tuna and pesto need to go together more often!
    Mushroom Quinoa Salad
    My mushroom salad is bursting with all the best flavors!
    Lentil Quinoa Salad
    My lentil quinoa salad is packed with proteins to kick that hunger to the side!
    Honey Mustard Quinoa Salad
    This is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch break!
    Strawberry Arugula Quinoa Salad
    Nothing sweetens up a salad quite like strawberries!
    Corn Arugula Avocado Quinoa Salad
    Corn adds the perfect variety needed for a delicious meal.
    Quinoa Strawberry Avocado Salad
    This strawberry avocado salad combines the perfect summertime flavors.
    Kale Quinoa and Apricot Salad
    The salad leaves the most sensitive of us feeling refreshed!
    Superberry Quinoa Salad
    Superberry salad is an amazing choice for those looking to up their antioxidants!
    Goat Cheese Gouda and Walnut Quinoa Salad
    All of this great cheese is bound to taste amazing!
    Sweet Potato Pomegranate and Crispy Quinoa Salad
    We all need to have more pomegranate in our lives!
    Harvest Quinoa Salad
    What better way to celebrate a garden than by eating it!
    Roasted Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Salad
    Roasting the fruit really adds a nice heartiness to the salad!
    Roasted Butternut Squash Cranberry and Arugula Quinoa Salad
    The arugula really sets this salad aside from the rest!
    Maple Glazed Salmon with Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Salad
    This salmon salad is worth all of the prep time!
    Zucchini Feta Quinoa Salad
    Use your fresh picked zucchini in this delicious salad!
    Sweet and Spicy Quinoa Salad
    A classic flavor combo pairs nicely with quinoa!
    Crunchy Asian Quinoa Salad
    The crunchiness really makes you crave more of this salad!
    Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette
    This vinaigrette is easy to make and so delicious!
    Festive Citrus Quinoa Salad
    Get your vitamin C the delicious way!
    Super Food Quinoa Salad
    This is a great way to give your body a nutrition boost!
    Kale and Quinoa Salad
    I think this salad is the pinnacle of healthy eating!
    Vegan Quinoa Salad with Finger Limes
    The lime really makes your tongue tingle and mouth water!
    Turmeric Quinoa Salad
    Turmeric has all kinds of nutritional benefits, making it the perfect salad ingredient!
    Mexican Quinoa Salad
    This salad has all the flavors and spiciness you could ever want in a Mexican dish!
    Thai Chicken and Quinoa Salad Bowls
    This salad bowl will leave the boldest feeling full!
    Sweet Potato, Broccoli, and Pomegranate Quinoa Salad
    This salad is perfect for any get together to have your friends try!
    Quinoa Salad with Red Cabbage
    Red cabbage is so much fun to cook and prepare with!
    Quinoa Kale Salad with Sriracha Almonds
    Spice things up a bit with these sriracha almonds!
    Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Mango
    With mangos in season, this salad is the perfect order!
    Spinach and Lemon Quinoa Salad
    Add some lemon and quinoa to that boring salad!
    Salmon Quinoa Bowl
    Salmon and quinoa are best friends in the food world!
    Spring Quinoa Arugula Salad Bowl
    It is very hard not to want this salad every single day!
    Easy Green Quinoa Salad
    The greens are packed in here with tons of flavor!
    Pecan Cranberry Quinoa Salad
    This tastes so good it is almost like a dessert!
    Artichoke Arugula and Quinoa Salad
    Artichoke makes perfect partners with some fresh arugula!
    3 Bean Quinoa Salad
    This salad is sure to cure and bean fix!
    Healthy Quinoa Salad and Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
    This dish features some of the best Italy has to offer!
    Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
    Mediterranean anything is sure to taste and feel fresh!
    Sweet Potato Cranberry Quinoa Salad
    It has a very Thanksgiving taste that comes along with it!
    Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
    Pine nuts and olives make for some delicious flavors!
    Lime Chili and Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa Salad
    Add a little pumpkin for a uniquely delicious lunch!
    Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese Beets and Walnuts
    Goat cheese and beets are a delicious combination of flavors!
    Layered Quinoa Salad
    This is fun to make and easy to eat!
    Roasted Root Vegetable Quinoa Salad
    This salad has such a hearty, earthy flavor to it!
    Butternut Squash Goat Cheese and Cranberry Quinoa Salad
    Butternut squash is easy to make and really amps the flavor!
    Kale Quinoa Salad with Garlic Croutons
    Garlic croutons are such a tasty addition to salads!
    Mediterranean Style Rainbow Quinoa Salad
    This salad has all of your favorite ingredients!
    Loaded Quinoa and Edamame Salad
    This salad is loaded with flavor, nutrition and edamame!
    Chicken and Quinoa Salad
    This is such a healthy and filling meal idea!
    Quinoa Salad with Dried Fruits
    This salad with dried fruits is sure to satisfy a sweet tooth!
    Kale and Quinoa Tabouli Salad
    This salad is a mouthful, and  so delicious!
    Judy's Quinoa Salad
    You need to do yourself a favor and make this salad!
    Quinoa Roasted Eggplant and Zucchini Salad
    This is a recipe made to taste like your garden!
    Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Candied Almonds
    The candied almonds almost turn this into a treat!
    Pear Quinoa Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese
    Pears and goat cheese need to go together more often!
    Quinoa Salad with Cranberries Apple and Pecans
    This is hands down the sweetest, and tastiest recipe I make.
    Arugula Quinoa Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing
    This dressing has the perfect amount of garlic for anyone!
    Caprese Quinoa Salad
    The ingredients in this salad are unmatched in flavor!
    Quinoa Salad with Spicy Pumpkin Vinaigrette 
    This dish has some of the most unique and wonderful flavors!
    Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
    This salad has some of my favorite ingredients ever; like olives!
    Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
    Tabbouleh salad is a very refreshing break from the same old salad!
    Honey Toasted Pine Nut and Leek Quinoa Salad
    This is one of the best recipes for leeks I have ever tasted!
    California Quinoa Salad Collard Wraps with Edamame Pesto
    This recipe is a mouthful to say and to eat! Edamame pesto is so underrated.
    Quinoa Broccoli Slaw
    This is now your traditional slaw; it is something much better!
    Three Bean Quinoa Salad
    Beans are packed full of valuable proteins and leave you satisfied!
    Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Dressing
    This is one of the best ways to get your daily veggie fix!
    Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
    This Mediterranean quinoa salad has all of your favorite ingredients!
    Green Spring Salad with Quinoa and Lemon Mustard Dressing
    Lemon mustard goes really well with all these greens!
    Squash Quinoa and Kale Salad
    For all of you squash lovers, this salad is delicious and healthy!
    Mexican Quinoa Salad
    This is an excellent healthy substitute for taco Tuesdays~
    Roasted Beet Quinoa Arugula Salad
    If you don't usually eat beets, then this salad will have you craving them!
    Summer Fruit and Quinoa Salad
    This salad is great for mornings to give you an easy boost of energy!
    Corn and Black Bean Quinoa Salad
    I just love the way corn and black beans go together!

    Meyer Lemon-Black Quinoa Plum and Avocado Salad

    Plum is a delicious and sweet way to mix your salad up!

    Roasted Vegetable Citrus Salad with Quinoa Crisps
    Citrus gives salads like this a nice extra boost on the tongue!
    Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad
    You can eat broccoli many ways, but few will compare to this!
    Warm Quinoa Salad
    Take this warm salad to lunch at work, or dinner of you feel like it!
    Roasted Beets Quinoa and Kale Salad
    The beets in this salad make the prep time worth the work!
    Chicken Quinoa Salad
    This classic salad will always leave you feeling good!
    Triple Berry Quinoa Salad
    This triple berry salad has summertime written all over it!
    Quinoa Salad with Blackberries and Lemon Vinaigrette
    This salad is best with the berries fresh off of the stem!
    Warm Butternut Cabbage Quinoa and Almond Salad
    The butternut squash falls apart in your mouth with this salad!
    Speedy Quinoa Tabouleh with Tahini Dressing
    Give your taste buds something to be excited about with this tasty dish!
    Quinoa Autumn Harvest Salad
    It is hard to wait for the fall with this delicious salad!
    Apple Pecan and Goat Cheese Quinoa Salad
    This apple pecan salad is quickly becoming a staple in the salad world!
    Edamame and Avocado Quinoa Salad
    This bowl has all of your non-traditional greens!
    Spring Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette 
    The lemon vinaigrette really adds a lot to this salad!

     

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Kristen Chidsey

      May 27, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      Thanks Wendy for including my Spinach and Lemon Quinoa Salad. This is a great round up and looking forward to trying several of these!

      Reply
    2. mira

      May 27, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      Thanks for the feature! These salads look awesome!

      Reply
    3. Valentina

      May 27, 2017 at 5:28 pm

      I love this, enough delicious quinoa recipes for 1/3 of the year! Thanks for including mine!

      Reply
    4. Tammy Loro

      May 28, 2017 at 3:35 pm

      Wendy!!!
      Thank you!!! You have SO many great recipes, you're right.....I won't get bored!! Thanks for all you share!!
      XOXO

      Reply
    5. Meghan | Fox and Briar

      May 28, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      Love all of these recipes! Thanks so much for including my Spicy Peanut Quinoa Salad! Pinned!

      Reply
    6. Willow

      May 30, 2017 at 12:11 am

      So many great recipes! Thanks for sharing my Sweet Potato, Broccoli, and Pomegranate Quinoa Salad! Sharing on social media now...

      Reply
    7. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 05, 2017 at 11:13 am

      Quinoa is the BEST! Thanks for including my Mushroom Quinoa Salad 🙂

      Reply
    8. Deeksha

      June 28, 2020 at 10:03 am

      These salads are looking so healthy and tasty. thanks for the recipe.

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