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Vegan Pesto Quinoa Salad
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Vegan Pesto Quinoa Salad

This vibrant quinoa salad is packed with fresh flavors and nutrients, ideal for meal prep or a light dinner. The homemade vegan pesto elevates it to a gourmet level.

Ready in 25 minutes · serves 4 · 250 calories per serving · fusion cuisine.

25
min total
4
servings
250
cal / serving
Heads up: dietary tags are inferred from listed ingredients. If you have a medical allergy or intolerance, verify each ingredient against a label before cooking. This is not certified-allergen-safe content.

Ingredients

  • 1 cupquinoa
  • 2 cupsfresh basil
  • 0.5 cupwalnuts
  • 3 tablespoonslemon juice
  • 2 clovesgarlic
  • 0.5 cupolive oil
  • 1 cupcherry tomatoes
  • to tastesalt

Instructions

  1. 01

    Cook quinoa according to package instructions.

  2. 02

    In a food processor, blend basil, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth.

  3. 03

    Combine cooked quinoa with cherry tomatoes and vegan pesto in a large bowl.

  4. 04

    Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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