Description
A vibrant and healthy meal bursting with flavor. This Peach Quinoa Salad is a delightful combination of sweet and savory, perfect for a light lunch or refreshing summer dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) Quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups (480ml) Water or vegetable broth
- 2 ripe Peaches, pitted and diced
- 1/2 cup (75g) Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (50g) Fresh Mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup (50g) Fresh Basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup (50g) Crumbled Feta Cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup (30g) Toasted Almonds or pecans, chopped
- Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa: Rinse quinoa. Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice peaches and slice red onion. Chop mint and basil. Crumble feta (if using) and chop toasted almonds.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble: In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, peaches, onion, herbs, feta, and almonds. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Quinoa and dressing can be prepared in advance.
- Peach Variation: Use nectarines instead of peaches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peach quinoa salad, quinoa salad, peach salad, healthy salad, summer salad, gluten-free, vegetarian