Vegan Summer Quinoa Salad (Dairy-Free)
Fresh fruits, vegetables, sturdy quinoa, and the most delicious homemade sweet lime dressing go into this vegan summer quinoa salad.
Ingredients
- 1-2 cup quinoa uncooked
- 2-3 cups water
- 2 small peaches sliced and pitted
- 1-2 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1 large sweet corn fresh
- 1 large avocado sliced and pitted, ripe
- 1 small red onion diced
- 8 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 8 tbsp basil chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a saucepan, boiled the quinoa for at least 14-15 minutes or till the quinoa is soft. Once cooked, place to a big bowl. Allow to cool
- Combine the peaches, corn, avocado, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and basil into the cooled quinoa.
- Drizzle with your favorite dressing over the quinoa salad. Serve chilled or at room temperature. (see note)
Notes
- I recommend Sweet Lime Salad Dressing it gives more flavor. It is easy to make with 6 basic plant-based ingredients.