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Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad (Gluten Free & Vegan)

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May 20, 2018 | 10 Comments |This post contains affiliate links.

Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad – This mediterranean quinoa salad has such beautiful flavors. It’s perfect for meal prep or easy lunches throughout the week. (Gluten Free & Vegan)

 

Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad - This mediterranean quinoa salad is such a yummy meal prep lunch idea! Gluten free & vegan.

I was talking with a friend last week about how different life is going to be in 9 weeks(ish) when both Milo and Sophie are in school full-time. It’s going to be a VERY different chapter.

For the last 7 years or so, I’ve worked on this blog in between naps and quiet times, before the sun is up and after the sun is down, and whenever the kids are happy playing and I can get in a few minutes here or there. When Milo started preschool, I suddenly got about 2 hours, 3 times per week to fit things in, but even so, most of my work is definitely done in the fringe hours.

I love working on this blog. I absolutely love it. Even when some new technology or regulation crops up, or I need to learn a new skill, or master a new kind of social media, this is something I *love* doing.

In 9(ish) weeks, my kids are going to be in school full-time. And I’m going to have about 6 hours every day to fill. It’s going to be so strange and exciting and sad and wonderful and hard all at once. And I have no idea what that will do to what goes on here on the blog.

We start summer vacation this week (on Wednesday afternoon!), and I’m looking forward to one last hurrah before they’re both gone during the day. My plan is to spend a lot of time swimming, and reading, and just being together. So, I’m going to be keeping meals as simple as possible.

That’s been a total theme lately around here–easy, convenient meals that come together quickly and have lots of replay value. One of my go-tos is quinoa salads for lunch and this sun-dried quinoa salad was MADE for this!

Everything ready for Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad - This meal prep quinoa salad is packed with flavor and so pretty! (Gluten Free, Vegan) Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad (Gluten Free & Vegan) - Gorgeous meal prep quinoa salad with olives, spinach, tomatoes, beans, and a yummy lemon dressing!

Quinoa is the perfect base for a make-ahead or meal prep lunch. I love that it’s hearty and filling and packs a nice protein punch. Plus, it plays nicely with so many flavor combinations that just about anything goes! For this sun dried tomato quinoa salad, I kept a mediterranean theme.

The quinoa is flavored by tangy kalamata olives, the lovely depth of sun-dried tomatoes, and a bit of freshness from the spinach and basil that keep me coming back for more. Plus, leftovers just get better and better.

Related: How to Cook Quinoa & Meal Prep in Minutes

I usually make this for myself, to be enjoyed as lunches all week long. But when I make it for the family, I keep the components separate and let them choose what they will. Full disclosure: that often means Sophie only eats the olives and chickpeas, and Milo pretends it doesn’t exist and focuses his attention on the fruit or maybe a little chicken. (Someday we’ll get it, right? Riiiight?)

Whatever anyone does (or doesn’t) choose to add, this is one of those easy lunches I love putting on repeat. I hope you will too!

Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad - meatless meal prep at its finest! This gluten free, vegan quinoa salad is so flavorful and pretty!

Notes on Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad

Let’s talk olive oil. You can easily kick the flavor up a notch in this salad by using a flavored olive oil (Queen Creek Olive Mill makes my favorites), or by using some of the olive oil from your sun-dried tomatoes. I love Jeff’s Naturals brand sun dried tomatoes because the ingredients list is so simple.

Do you know how to cook quinoa? It’s really easy. I’ve got a little tutorial here, but my biggest tip: rinse it in a sieve before cooking. It’ll take any bitterness away and make the quinoa taste much more neutral (and more like rice).

Mix-ins & Variations – You could certainly add in different varieties of olives, or try some finely minced celery for a bit of crunch. If you’re not vegan, you can also add some cooked chicken to fill this out even more. Or, you can try adding a tablespoon or two of pesto in place of the olive oil to kick up the flavor. (Do know that it’ll turn your salad greenish)

More Quinoa Salads to Love…

  • Powerhouse Quinoa Salad
  • Confetti Quinoa Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
  • My Big Fat Greek Quinoa Salad
  • Spring Roll Quinoa Salad

Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad (Gluten Free & Vegan) - Gorgeous meal prep quinoa salad with olives, spinach, tomatoes, beans, and a yummy lemon dressing!

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Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad - This mediterranean quinoa salad is such a yummy meal prep lunch idea! Gluten free & vegan.

Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa


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  • Author: One Lovely Life
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: about 6 servings 1x
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This mediterranean quinoa salad has such beautiful flavors. It’s perfect for meal prep or easy lunches throughout the week. (Gluten Free & Vegan)


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 (15oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, cut into ribbons or torn into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives (or your favorite olives)
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, drained and minced
  • 2–4 Tbsp fresh basil, cut into ribbons or torn
  • 4 Tbsp lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4tsp – 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp -1/2 tsp pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Let cool.
  2. Stir in chickpeas, spinach, olives, sun dried tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  3. Taste and adjust amounts or seasonings as desired. Serve warm or cold!
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salads, side dish, main dish
  • Method: Stovetop

Keywords: salad, quinoa salad, sun dried tomatoes, sun dried tomato quinoa

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Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad - This mediterranean quinoa salad has such beautiful flavors. It's perfect for meal prep or easy lunches throughout the week. (Gluten Free & Vegan)

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  1. Kristen Cook

    May 24, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    Emily, I made this and it was DIVINE! I am so happy to have this recipe. I relished every bite. Thank you, thank you for your lovely website.

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    • Emily

      May 24, 2018 at 3:02 pm

      I’m SO happy to hear that! Hooray!!! (and thank you!!!)

      Reply
  2. Aaron Segal

    May 28, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    One succinct and salient word: Perfection! Wow…this was so good–and easy to make. Thanks so much. Will try more of your recipes.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily

      May 28, 2018 at 3:49 pm

      Oh, I’m SO, SO glad to hear this! I love when other people love these recipes as much as I do. SO glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  3. A

    August 28, 2019 at 5:03 pm

    Hi, how long would this keep in the fridge?

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    • Emily

      August 29, 2019 at 7:29 am

      A – About 1 week in the fridge. (5-7 days)

      Reply
  4. Mamo

    March 2, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    This is one of my very favorite salads. I love the combination of flavors. It is Greek inspired, and boy, is it inspiring! I just made some again today. I crave it on a regular basis.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily

      March 3, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      I just love hearing that. Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to leave a review!

      Reply
  5. Cindy Brown

    September 15, 2021 at 1:56 pm

    I love the flavours in this!! It’s my go to for easy lunch prep. So quick and delicious.

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily

      September 17, 2021 at 10:24 am

      I LOVE hearing that! Thank you so much Cindy for leaving a review!

      Reply

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