Veggie-Packed Wattleseed and Quinoa Salad with Finger Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

A vibrant Australian-inspired quinoa salad featuring wattleseed and a zesty finger lime dressing. This Australian salad recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, and wattleseed 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 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rinsed quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp ground wattleseed
• 1 medium diced cucumber
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 diced red bell pepper
• 3 sliced spring onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp finger lime pearls
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa and 1 tbsp ground wattleseed, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
2. Step 2: Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium diced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced red bell pepper, 3 sliced spring onions, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander to the cooled quinoa.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6. Step 6: Just before serving, sprinkle 2 tbsp finger lime pearls over the top for a burst of citrus flavor.