Quinoa summer salad –Hey y’all! Are you ready to whip up something fresh and delicious? This Green Goddess Quinoa Summer Salad is the perfect dish to celebrate the flavors of summer. Not only is it packed with vibrant veggies, but it’s also super healthy and filling! Let’s dive right into this mouthwatering recipe that you can enjoy at a picnic, potluck, or just a sunny afternoon at home. Trust me, this one’s a keeper!
Green Goddess Quinoa Summer Salad
Check out this colorful beauty that’s as tasty as it is pretty!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color you like!)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen is fine)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or basil)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Green Goddess Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, chives, and dill are great options)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start off by cooking your quinoa. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water, bringing it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
- While the quinoa is cooling, chop up your veggies. Get those cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, corn, and avocado ready. Fresh ingredients make this salad really shine!
- Now, let’s make that Green Goddess Dressing. In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs. Blend it until it’s smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chopped veggies, herbs, and feta cheese if you’re using it. Pour that gorgeous dressing all over the salad and mix it all together gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving. This allows all those flavors to meld beautifully.
And just like that, you’ve got yourself a stunning salad that’s bursting with flavor! Serve it up as a side dish or enjoy it as your main meal. Either way, you’re in for a treat. Enjoy!