Herb-Infused Quinoa Salad with Garden Greens

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A vibrant, protein-packed salad featuring fluffy quinoa, fresh garden herbs, and crisp seasonal greens. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 30 minutes pairs quinoa, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water until water runs clear. Cook in 2 cups water for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Chop 1 cup cherry tomatoes into halves and finely chop 1/4 cup fresh basil and 2 tbsp fresh dill.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, basil, and dill. Whisk 3 tbsp olive oil with 1 tbsp lemon juice, then pour over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Herb-Infused Quinoa Salad with Garden Greens take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Herb-Infused Quinoa Salad with Garden Greens?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep quinoa from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Herb-Infused Quinoa Salad with Garden Greens?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Herb-Infused Quinoa Salad with Garden Greens for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Herb-Infused Quinoa Salad with Garden Greens vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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