Created with healthy vegan ingredients, this Summer Quinoa Salad recipe will be a staple during the warmer months. It includes massaged greens, vibrant veggies, fluffy quinoa, creamy avocado, herbs of choice, a delicious sweet tahini dressing, & protein-rich hemp seeds. Refreshing, filling, & perfect for meal prep!

Summer Quinoa Salad in a bowl with fresh greens, English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, fresh herbs, sweet tahini dressing, and hemp seeds with a fork in it on a white marble counter.

Without a doubt, this Summer Quinoa Salad will be on repeat & will quickly become a favorite!

It’s a fresh & healthy vegan salad recipe that is piled high with deliciousness. Massaged greens, vibrant veggies, fluffy quinoa, creamy avocado, herbs of choice, a mouthwatering sweet tahini dressing, & a sprinkle of hemp seeds.

Not only is this salad super yummy, but it’s ready in no time & it’s perfect for meal prep!

Why You’ll Love This Summer Quinoa Salad Recipe

Perfect Summer Meal: It’s a refreshing, yet filling salad recipe that checks all of the boxes for a warm day recipe!
Quick & Easy: This creation takes less than 30 minutes to make—especially if you make the quinoa in advance.
Great for Meal Prep: This Summer Quinoa Salad stores great in the fridge, making it the perfect vegan recipe to meal prep for healthy meals throughout the week!

Vegan Summer Quinoa Salad in a bowl with fresh greens, English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, fresh herbs, sweet tahini dressing, and hemp seeds with a fork in it on a white marble counter.

Ingredients

Organic White Quinoa: To provide the salad with a nutty flavor, along with protein & fiber. You can use any color that you have on hand—white, red, or multi-color.
Organic Tomatoes: I prefer to use sweet cherry tomatoes, but any type of tomatoes that you have on hand will do.
Organic Cucumber: Chopped cucumber adds a nice freshness. Either Persian cucumbers or English cucumbers work well.
Organic Red Onion: Just a bit to add a pungent flavor.
Organic Avocado: For some healthy fats & extra creaminess.
Organic Greens: Any greens work great. Baby spinach, baby red & green chard, kale, or a combination.
Organic Sweet Tahini Dressing: This tahini dressing is creamy, citrusy, & super sweet.
Organic Hemp Seeds: A sprinkle of organic hemp seeds adds some extra plant-based protein & Omega-3s.
Organic Fresh Herbs: Fresh basil & fresh cilantro, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand.

How to Make

Greens. Add the greens of choice to a large mixing bowl along with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Using your clean hands, massage for 1–2 minutes to soften.
Sweet Tahini Dressing. In a mixing bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Add the spring water, a tablespoon at a time, until a semi-thick, pourable dressing is achieved. Set aside.
Assemble. Divide the greens, veggies, & avocado between serving bowls. Top with the cooled quinoa, dressing, hemp seeds, & fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Tips for Making this Vegan Summer Salad Perfectly

Cool the Quinoa: Be sure to cool the quinoa prior to adding it to the salad; this ensures that the greens don’t get soggy.
Organic Vegetables: Feel free to customize with your preferred vegetables.
Organic Raw Tahini: If you don’t have tahini, what are you waiting for? It’s so good! Nevertheless, if you don’t have it, you can replace it with organic raw cashew butter!

Storing

As mentioned above, this Summer Quinoa Salad the perfect vegan recipe for healthy leftovers & meal prep!

Storing. Transfer ingredients to separate airtight glass containers & refrigerate for up to 4 days. I don’t recommend dicing the avocado until the salad is ready to be enjoyed.

Summer Quinoa Salad Recipe in a bowl with fresh greens, English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, fresh herbs, sweet tahini dressing, and hemp seeds with a fork in it on a white marble counter.

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Summer Quinoa Salad

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Author: Christin Gillespie
Prep Time: 15
Total Time: 15
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

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Ingredients

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Always opt for organic ingredients.

GREENS

4 cups greens of choice
Fresh lemon juice

SWEET TAHINI DRESSING

¼ cup raw tahini
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 garlic cloves, minced
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
Spring water, to thin

SALAD

1 ½ cups cooked quinoa, cooled
¼ red onion, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ English cucumber, chopped
1 large avocado, cubed
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

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Instructions

Greens. Add the greens of choice to a large mixing bowl along with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Using your clean hands, massage for 1–2 minutes to soften.
Sweet Tahini Dressing. In a mixing bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Add the spring water, a tablespoon at a time, until a semi-thick, pourable dressing is achieved. Set aside.
Assemble. Divide the greens, veggies, & avocado between serving bowls. Top with the cooled quinoa, dressing, hemp seeds, & fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Notes

Cool the Quinoa: Be sure to cool the quinoa prior to adding it to the salad; this ensures that the greens don’t get soggy.

Organic Vegetables: Feel free to customize with your preferred vegetables.

Organic Raw Tahini: If you don’t have tahini, what are you waiting for? It’s so good! Nevertheless, if you don’t have it, you can replace it with organic raw cashew butter!

Storing. Transfer ingredients to separate airtight glass containers & refrigerate for up to 4 days. I don’t recommend dicing the avocado until the salad is ready to be enjoyed.