Quinoa Egg Salad
Time
30 Min
Serves
4
Published October 29, 2023 by Dr. Stephanie Gray, DC
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Today, I’ve got a new salad idea for you that will make a nice addition to your collection of healthy recipes. This Quinoa Egg Salad is a burst of flavour and nutrition. There’s a few steps but it’s super easy to make!
This salad is made with protein rich quinoa and eggs, and is paired nicely with cherry tomatoes, spinach and has an olive oil and lemon dressing. A little sea salt and pepper is added to bring all the flavours together. It’s fresh and the lemon vinaigrette dressing gives it a zesty twist. You’ll love its simplicity, vibrant colour and taste. It’s a perfect example of how healthy and tasty can go hand in hand.
This salad is perfect for lunch or dinner with a soup or sandwich.
I hope you enjoy this beautiful salad.
Gluten free, grain free (quinoa is technically not a grain), healthy carbs, no sugar or bad fats.
For other great salad ideas, check out these other recipes:
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Lime
Blueberry Salad Dressing with Chicken & Cucumber Salad
Chickpeas Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Colourful Salad with Turmeric Italian Dressing
Blackberry Basil Pecan & Goat Cheese Salad
Lentil Salad with Herbs & Turmeric
Roasted Cauliflower Caesar Salad
Colourful Salad with Turmeric Italian Dressing
Beef Fajita Salad with Roasted Poblano Dressing
Why you will LOVE this Quinoa Egg SaladÂ
- Less than 25 minutes from start to finishÂ
- A super delicious, HEALTHY lunch or dinner idea.
- This salad is high in protein and fiber. Serve with soup or sandwich or add chicken or other protein to make a more robust meal.
- The salad is easy, inexpensive to make and super healthy.Â
- Naturally gluten free, grain free (quinoa is technically a seed, not a grain), sugar free, no refined carbs or oils
- Suitable for vegetarians
How to Store this Quinoa Egg Salad?
Store leftovers in a tight glass container. Must be refrigerated. Should be eaten within a 5-7 days for best taste. Do not freeze.
Quinoa Egg Salad
Equipment
- 1 Medium bowl
- 1 instant pot or medium sized pot
- 1 wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup quinoa cooked; yields about 2 cups
- 2 eggs hard boiled
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions.
- Hard boil eggs using your preferred method. 1) On stove, boil 2 eggs in a pot of water for 10 minutes. or 2) In instant pot, pressure cook 2 eggs with 1 cup of water for 4 minutes. Once cooked, place eggs in a cold water bath. They will cool quicker and be easier to peel. Peel eggs and roughly chop.
- Add all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir using a wooden spoon.
Nutrition
I’m a doctor of chiropractic, with a special interest in nutrition. I am passionate about healthy eating and using food to heal thyself. Food should be made in a kitchen not a factory. I believe in eating whole foods, keeping processed foods to a minimum. It is my goal to show you that eating healthy and cooking at home can be simple and very rewarding! All of my recipes are gluten-free. Some are ketogenic or paleo friendly.