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Home » Dairy Free » Quinoa Dill Salad.

Quinoa Dill Salad.

Apr 2, 2013 · Modified: Nov 19, 2017 by Kelly Roenicke · 5 Comments

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This quinoa dill salad is a great addition to any picnic or party. Full of fresh flavors from a lemon dressing and fresh dill, this is sure to please.

Hello! How was Easter weekend? Busy? Fun? Ham-filled? :)

Ours was all three. We had an egg hunt in the yard, and Baby Bee got his first pair of ‘real’ shoes (he’s just barely a size 4! so cute), and we seemed to consume a lot of ham on Sunday and Monday.

Easter dinner was at my parent’s house, and I brought a vegan chocolate cream pie, and also this quinoa salad. Both were so good! I was nervous about the pie because I’d never made it before, and I was making pudding with almond milk and arrowroot powder to accommodate our food sensitivities,but it turned out really well!

I’ve made this salad of Summer’s before, using her exact recipe, and it is so good and fresh tasting. This time I changed it, I was just in the mood for dill and green onion. Here is my version.

quinoa dill salad

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Quinoa Dill Salad

A fresh and healthy quinoa salad with carrots, lemon, and dill.
Course Salad
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 180 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup fresh dill
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped
  • 1 cup baby carrots sliced thin

For the dressing:

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse your quinoa thoroughly and put in a pan with one cup water. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
  2. While quinoa is cooling, chop dill, green onions and carrots. Combine dressing ingredients in the bottom of your serving dish and whisk.
  3. Add veggies and quinoa and stir. Add more seasoning as needed. Enjoy at room temperature or cold.
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Dill Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
217
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
256
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
3285
IU
66
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
34
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1.8
mg
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

adapted from Summer Harms

What do you think about quinoa?  We use it pretty often over here, it’s a nice alternative to rice. When we stopped eating wheat, we had to stop eating couscous, so quinoa was a good substitute…it is similar in texture, cooks quickly but has more protein.  It’s definitely a staple in our pantry! Do you use it in your kitchen?

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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  1. Paula

    March 20, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    Just found your blog and am enjoying it! I just prepared quinoa last night with a recipe we really enjoy. Prepare the quinoa with broth instead of water for more flavor. Sauté onions and peppers then add a can of any kind of tomatoes or chop a few fresh. Add a can of beans either red or black and include your own seasonings of chili powder, garlic, pepper, salt, etc. to your taste. We like it spicy so add hotter peppers or chilies as you like. Simmer down the vegetables and serve over the quinoa. It is so quick and yummy! Thanks for your recipes and sharing your family!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 22, 2014 at 10:30 am

      That sounds so delicious! Thank you so much for sharing that recipe! :)

      Reply
  2. Sonya Kanelstrand

    April 06, 2013 at 6:56 am

    We recently discovered quinoa and I mainly use it as an addition to steamed carrots vegetables. I’ve noticed that it’s best with garlic, so I make sure to crush a clove each time. I will most certainly try this recipe because just like Meeling I love dill, especially fresh one!

    Reply
  3. Meeling

    April 03, 2013 at 10:40 am

    I love dill – it’s so fresh and adds a unique quality to salads!

    Reply
  4. 2justByou

    April 02, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    I’ve never had quinoa before, but this looks so fresh and tasty!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog today.
    ~Kim
    http://www.2justByou.com

    Reply

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