• prep: 15 min
• cook: 15 min
• total: 30 min

servings:

This VEGAN QUINOA SALAD is my favorite packed lunch, loaded with plant-based protein. Easy to make with lemon juice, fresh herbs, and crunchy veggies!

• 2 cups dry quinoa (, rinsed)
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ((about 3 lemons))
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup minced scallions (, white and green parts)
• 1 cup fresh dill (, chopped )
• 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (, chopped)
• 1 large cucumber (, chopped)
• 1/2 red onion (, chopped)
• 1 large red pepper (, chopped)
• 10 olives, sliced ((optional))
• fine sea salt
• fresh black pepper

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