Simple Cherry Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Dressing (vegan, gluten-free)
This simple cherry quinoa salad with balsamic dressing is the perfect Summer salad that will be on repeat this season. I love how simple, yet delicious, this salad is. It’s super easy to make and the quinoa adds some protein and fiber to keep you full longer. You can have this as an appetizer/side dish or as a main meal. The cherries add a juicy, sweet and tart bite. It’s a refreshing salad that is light, delicious, and filling. It comes together quickly, so you don’t have to worry about any complicated instructions or ingredients.
Simple Cherry Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Dressing (vegan, gluten-free)
A refreshing and easy summer salad that will keep you full and satisfied. This cherry quinoa salad with balsamic dressing is light and so delicious!
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Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
Salad
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- 4 big handfuls of arugula/spinach (I did a mixture of both)
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package’s instructions.
- While quinoa is cooking, making the dressing. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined.
- When quinoa is done, add it to a big mixing bowl. Then add the cherries, arugula/spinach, and chopped pecans. Drizzle dressing over it and mix until everything is well combined. Enjoy!
Servings: 4
