Quinoa Zucchini Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

This Quinoa Zucchini Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette comes together in about 20 minutes and only has around 200 calories per serving! This may be your new ‘go-to’ salad for summer!

Alright Zucchini and Quinoa lovers, this salad does not disappoint! This salad is packed with protein and is perfect to take on the go. I personally like to make this ahead of time and take it to the beach for a nice healthy lunch.

This is such a great summer salad. The Zucchini gives every bite a nice crispy crunch, while the Lemon Vinaigrette gives off a light citrus flavor.

This salad takes only 20 minutes to make from start to finish, which comes in handy when life gets a little chaotic.

I don’t know about you, but my schedule has been crazy lately with the end of school coming, getting ready for summer, and working long hours. This salad has been my savior on these busy days!

When I make this, I start by cooking the Quinoa first. I personally like

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Quinoa Zucchini Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Sara

This Quinoa Zucchini Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette comes together in about 20 minutes and only has around 200 calories per serving! This may be your new ‘go-to’ salad for summer!

4.50 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 202 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup dry Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 2 medium Zucchinis diced
• 1 Shallot finely chopped
• juice from 1/2 a Lemon about 3 Tbs
• 4 Tbs EVOO
• 2 tsp Basil
• 2 tsp Thyme
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper

Instructions

 

• In medium saucepan add Quinoa and Water.
• Bring to boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.
• Cook for 20 minutes.
• While the Quinoa is cooking prepare everything else.
• Let Quinoa cool for 10 minutes.
• Add all ingredients to a big bowl and mix well.
• Makes about 6 cups.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 302mgPotassium: 348mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 168IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg

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