Thanks, Lin, Are the quinoa, beans & corn supposed to be warm? Taking to a potluck on Saturday. We are so glad you both enjoy it! Salad hater convert! I have made it three days in a row and as soon as I go shopping, I’ll make it again. So, so.. Great recipe!! So so good and easy and healthy! Made this last night, and I decided I wanted it to be broccoli heavy (because I like how it holds onto the dressing! We loved this in our home. (We’ve made it at least 5 times within the past month or so…) We can’t get enough of the delicious dressing!! I am not sure! My NON VEGAN husband even loved it! YIKES. yum this sounds great! I think that could work, Susan! Need help? Leftover game on point! I’m making it again tonight…. Loaded with super foods, protein, + fiber Just to let you know, I seasoned the black beans with finely diced white onion, garlic and a hint of butter. Also, I like that you use the whole avo instead of just half, it’s much more efficient that way. Hmm, we don’t think it would freeze well. Thank you ?? Thank you for sharing! Delicious! xo. Took me a long time to make though (like an hour) because every item has been chopped, peeled, heated, etc. It can be our little secret. Thanks :). Next, prepare dressing. I know EXACTLY what you mean – after a trip all I’m craving are big green smoothies! I love the versatility of this recipe, especially in the greens selection. Thanks for such delicious salad recipes. I found mine to be plenty sweet with half the listed amount. I make this over and over this summer! This did it many times over! You can also, Rosemary Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella, Radicchio Salad with Cashew Ricotta Dressing, Vegan Caesar Salad with BBQ Sweet Potato Croutons. It’s my go-to Mexican food dressing. Taking this beautiful recipe to a dinner party Saturday! Not to mention one of my son’s is allergic to it. Served it as a side to baked salmon. Prepare dressing by adding green curry paste, tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, … I love purple cabbage! This salad has most definitely become a favorite in our house! Many salad lovers would like to know this…. Can’t wait! Celebrating simple cooking with recipes that require 10 ingredients or less, 1 bowl, or 30 minute or less to prepare. –FOR ALL YOUR WORK!!! Brown, black, red or wild rice 2. Put the dressing right before served and it was still super fresh and crunchy. I’m not going to lie, I was a little skeptical, but decided to give it a shot. SavorySpicySweetCrunchyFlavorfulHealthy& SO easy to make. Made this months ago as suggested by my sister and we both have the same complaint…serves 4!!!! Ok. Dinner is planned for tonight, but tomorrow night I’m adding this to our dinner menu! We have been in our house for 2 years and I still don’t know where to put some things haha! Leftovers keep for up to a few days, though best when fresh. I wouldn’t change anything except maybe use a little less dressing next time. We make it whenever we crave for a fresh salad, quinoa, or beans. Thanks so much! Salad perfection. Amazing!!! Wow! Not sure what’s up. Next time Im gonna add double the amount of quinoa since its a bit on the low side, but nonetheless it was really yummy!! I didn’t have the time/ingredients to do the dressing, so I cheated a bit and used Asian sesame ginger salad dressing I already had. It was so good I had seconds. Thanks for such a great reciepe! Thanks, We made this last night and it was delicious. Wow! Is that the red quinoa you are seeing, perhaps? This salad is absolutely deeeeeeeelicious <3 <3 <3 I didn't have edamame or any of the garnishes and it was still amazing. I’m feeling more at home one day, one recipe at a time. No sharing and no portions. I mixed up the quinoa and veggies in the morning, and we ate it 5 hours later (it was still in the fridge most of that time, though). I love the dressing!! This is for sure on the weekly rotation !!! I doubled the recipe (for leftovers) and added shredded carrot. I just moved to a new home about a month ago too and have been enjoying having an oven that actually works! I have all the ingredients so I hope its a keeper! i’m munching on this salad as i type. I was too lazy to put the dressing in the blender, so I just whisked it for a while with a fork. This is about to become a staple in my home, and it’s a perfect go-to as a quick, hearty, healthy meal that I can pack and take to work too! & Fast. Need help? My daughter says it should be called “rainbow quinoa,” so that’s what we will call it in our house. You can also subscribe without commenting. Didn’t change a thing (except omitted cilantro…just got lazy towards the end). :). You’ve outdone yourself on this dressing, lady. Hi! Check out the full recipe for some history of zucchini fritters, which are … Fried black beans sounds delicious :D. Ohhh, this was delicious! Really delicious! My boyfriend who doesn’t like salad was also obsessed. One tip I have is to wrap the other half in saran wrap with lime juice. I double the dressing portion and use it throughout the week. I’ve been making this salad for my work lunches for the past 3 weeks. Hi Ashlee, maybe a neutral oil such as avocado oil? This is a problem because my definition of dinner is going to Chipotle every night and getting take out (after all, I’m a gym teacher!) YUM-a-lish-US! Thanks for sharing, Steve! I modified it slightly as I was on a roll doing housework. I’ve made it plenty of times since then because it is so good, filling, healthy and easy. I’m eating a big ‘ole bowl of this right now and it’s just what I needed on this first day that feels like spring is arriving here in DC. Or should I say.. BABES. It´s love in a bowle!!! All of these look just amazing. For the dressing, I used one whole small avocado (cuz who can have too much of THAT? There are so many choices out there that I’m completely overwhelmed .. Any tips? Husband had seconds and thirds and was sad there was not any left over for lunch the next day. I made it with kale instead of cabbage, which I steamed a bit. Then reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 18-20 minutes (or until liquid is absorbed). So yummy! Tag @minimalistbaker on Instagram and hashtag it #minimalistbaker so we can see all the deliciousness! The main thing that interests me is how the chilli powder and hot sauce dressing goes with orange and avocado – I’ll surely going to try it to found out :). Thank you!! Thanks! In ancient times when Japanese women thought their husbands were cheating on them they would feed them soy to lower their libido. I followed your recipe to the letter and it was WONDERFUL. Karen, Hi Karen! Loved it! Pinned! I made this last night – SO delicious! Thank you Dana! My husband is far from vegan so I look for easy recipes for myself because I hate cooking twice. This looks amazing <3. Get our copy of FAN FAVORITES featuring 20 of our most loved, highly-rated recipes! Thanks, Dana! As I mentioned above, I would start with a grain or something similar. I only had a little bit leftover which I just ate for dinner. I didn’t estimated on the sauce ingredients and it is very forgiving. I’ll be making it again! I want to make this for a large party (50 people) What can be done ahead of time to make this easier? Be careful using chili paste, y’all. This is right up my alley, especially for a quick hot weather (or potluck) dish. Ps. Just stumbled across your blog on Pinterest, and I was wanting to make the vegan chai ice cream (it looks amazing!). Love that it’s so easy! One Skillet Greek Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken And Farro. I look forward to trying this recipe. I don’t know what is wrong with your site but, I keep getting reroute to iTunes when I try and open the dark chocolate quinoa. I’m hoping to start my own blog soon but I’m a little lost on everything. But for a sesame flavor, you’ll want to use toasted sesame oil. Set in the refrigerator to chill. Definitely something you would see in a fancy vegan restaurant. Oink? So beautiful, healthy, and colorful! Is there a substitute for the nut butter, that you know of???? Can you help me understand how you choose the corn you use? Thank you in advance ;-). A simple plant-based entrée or side. Dana, No maple syrup so used coconut sugar I had on hand. Yay yay! I added more quinoa + peanut butter + maple to even out. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Elizabeth at Pineapples and Polka Dots says. Though I missed the instruction ‘to chill’ and so mine is a warm salad. If it is I would like to know what kind of hot sauce also. and the dressing! Just made this salad now, it was really good, easy to put together. Gingery Thai Kale Salad with Cashew Dressing Brought this to a potluck and it was the only bowl emptied! Love that it also incorporated ingredients that I already had on hand and/or were inexpensive to purchase. Can I use red Thai chili paste (plus minced garlic) in place of chili garlic sauce? You’ll look at the quinoa and think “That’s not enough”… it will be. I have some roasted beets I need to use up. Thanks for the feedback, Jo Jo! We made this salad tonight and lived it! What a keeper! Also the chili powder, is that what ever chili powder we choose. Thanks! I love it so much! I’m glad you’re getting settled in! You had the right idea to toss the rest of the Avocado into the dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more maple syrup for sweetness, chili garlic sauce for heat, tamari for saltiness, or lime juice for acidity. This is a keeper for me! Must have. Mar 7, 2018 - Simple, 30-minute quinoa salad with blueberries, hazelnuts, and a savory-sweet blueberry balsamic vinaigrette! I forgot to add the oranges, so they were dessert! I just tried the BUY NOW button and it seemed to work! Here is our Tomato Soup recipe in case you’re looking for another one :D. The dressing is out-of-this-world-amazing! You nailed it again! Just finished my first month eating plant-based and am loving so many of your recipes. Cook for 2 minutes to gently thaw the edamame and steam the broccoli. Just delightful. We also have this recipe which you may be interested in :), Thanks for pointing me to the second recipe. But then I couldn’t stop eating :D This salad is a winner, can’t wait for tomorrow! and we can’t wait to try your food! Orange juice adds a citrusy sweetness, lime juice adds a tart bite, and chili and cumin add a smoky heat that balances everything out. Thank you for the recipe. shredded/very thinly sliced purple cabbage, (or soy sauce if not gluten free // or coconut aminos // plus more to taste). I LOVE THIS RECIPE. Any substitutes recommended? Thanks for the best recipes. My dressing was greener (and thicker) than the photos (maybe the size of my avo?) I replace the black beans with edamames sometimes. NEW! Will be making this again. Thank you :). We live in Chicago – so as soon as the summer heat hits we ditch the comfort food and jump right into fresh summer salads. https://myeverydaytable.com/quinoa-arugula-salad-with-lemon-vinaigrette Hi Ramona, thanks so much! We’d love to see what you come up with. We’ll definitely be enjoying this often! thanks for the yummy lunch! I may have to try this! My only problem is when I went to purchase your 31 day cookbook I could not get past the I WANT IT button. I made a little more quinoa to soak up all this gorgeous sauce. My favorite ingredients in a bowl. I want it to serve 1…just me alone with my bowl. I brought left overs to a friend who isn’t even vegan and she loved it! Hi! I was looking for a fresh, fiber packed salad and this one was perfect! I added grapefruit and white beans in place of orange and black beans, and I added fallalfel balls. I switched to lemons because those were the only ones on hand, added a bit of tomato too. ), so I added more broccoli & made a little more dressing to compensate. Thanks! Just 10 ingredients, fresh, healthy, and SO satisfying! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Kelly! Although it’s delicious as is, I would highly recommend crushing up some tortilla chips and putting them on top for extra crunch. In fact the sauce is so good, I think I’ll keep it as my stand-in for asian noodle salads and noodle stir fries. Is that a new white board? The sweetness from the corn, the slight acidity from the orange, the creaminess of the avocado and beans, the freshness of the vinaigrette and all the cilantro – this is my new favourite salad! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Sarah! I’m a new vegetarian, leaning towards vegan. I made the salad last night for myself and my meat-a-tarian mr came along and taxed a huge portion. You are absolutely incredible!! Hope you love this one :D. This looks amazing and perfectly filling! Yes to all of this! And I eat salads very often! Quinoa has been a favourite of mine for a year now and always looking for new ideas how to make it more exciting. Refreshing and absolutely delicious. thank you. This was a great BBQ potluck side dish – I had several people ask for the recipe! This salad is right up my alley. Simple By the way do you know, maple syrup (fructose) can be substituted for with Rice Bran Syrup which is not fructose and has less calories. It will be a regular in our rotation. I made this salad for dinner tonight, made enough for four and the two of us finished it! I know! Thanks for the inspiration! Holy Cow Dana! xoxo. And I didn’t have to buy anything extra, this is all things I have on hand regularly! I did use cilantro and added honey as my sweetener. Premade your black bean and sweet potato burgers to bake for tonights dinner, hope they turn out as tasty! My dressing was more like a sauce (maybe my limes did not give enough juice since i did not measure the juice), but my family enjoyed the thick creamy salad sauce :). I always crave home-cooked healthy foods after being on a trip. You can use whichever hot sauce and chili powder you like! The orange, lime, and chili dressing sounds amazing and healthy too. You? This is so good! Leftovers packaged up for lunch tomorrow, very happy reader :). We are so glad you enjoyed this salad! None of my boyfriend’s family had ever tried quinoa before and even the skeptics enjoyed this. As it turns out, the salad tastes even better than it looks! But it is nice to mix things up sometimes and I love this citrusy dressing! Give it a rating if you wouldn’t mind! xoxo. Prepare dressing by adding all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blending until creamy … Congrats on your new house. 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