Easy Bruschetta Quinoa Salad (Gluten-free and vegan)
Discover the perfect blend of Italian flavors in this Easy Bruschetta Quinoa Salad! With fresh ingredients, nutritious ingredients, and packed with Italian-inspired goodness, this dish is a must-try for any occasion.
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 307kcal
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 medium saucepan with lid *for the quinoa
Ingredients
For the quinoa
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups veggie stock *water will work, also
For the salad
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved *Grape tomatoes will work, also
- 1 (15.5 oz) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained *about 1¾ cups
- ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped *Pine nuts or pecans will work, also
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Make the quinoa according to the package directions ideally using veggie stock instead of water. Once done, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and set it aside to cool.
- Prepare the ingredients: chop the basil, cherry tomatoes, and walnuts, mince the garlic, and rinse and strain the beans.
- Add all of the dry ingredients to a large bowl and give it all a good mix. This includes quinoa, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, walnuts, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Top the salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss the salad well.
- Store in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving. It is best chilled. However, if you can't wait, you'll still enjoy it at room temperature.
Notes
For leftovers, place the salad in an airtight container. This salad can last for 3 days in the fridge. *The quinoa will absorb most of the liquid. You may want to add additional olive oil and balsamic to taste.
Try to find the freshest and ripest basil, garlic, and tomatoes, as this provides the majority of flavor for this salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg