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High-Protein Vegan Quinoa Salad

This high-protein vegan quinoa salad is a nutrient-packed dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for any meal. It's satisfying, delicious, and offers a great way to boost your protein intake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (15 oz)
Fresh Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • to taste salt and pepper
Garnish
  • 1 avocado, sliced for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and chickpeas. Stir well to mix them together.
  2. Gently fold in the chopped spinach and cherry tomatoes to add freshness and color.
Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the nutritional yeast, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mix and toss all ingredients until well-coated.
Serving
  1. Transfer the mixture to serving plates and top with sliced avocado.
Enjoy
  1. Dig in and enjoy your delicious high-protein vegan dish!

Notes

Serve this dish warm or at room temperature. It is perfect as a standalone meal or paired with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad. Consider adding sunflower seeds or nuts for extra crunch.