{"id":3136,"date":"2025-09-01T15:02:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T15:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahimsaplantkitchen.com\/home\/?p=3136"},"modified":"2025-09-01T15:06:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T15:06:07","slug":"crispy-quinoa-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahimsaplantkitchen.com\/home\/crispy-quinoa-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Quinoa Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"846\">This crispy Quinoa Salad recipe is a fresh and colorful dish that combines crunchy textures with bright, zesty flavors. It is naturally vegan and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The star of the dish is the crispy quinoa, which adds a satisfying crunch and makes the salad stand out. Combined with fresh vegetables and a tangy grapefruit dressing, it becomes a balanced and flavorful meal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1087\">This crispy quinoa salad is my new favorite way to eat quinoa. To be honest, I was never a big fan, but this salad changed everything. The crunch and the bold dressing completely transform the grain into something exciting and delicious.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1375\">To make the crispy quinoa, you cook quinoa until fluffy, then bake or pan-fry it with olive oil, tamari, and a touch of sriracha. The result is golden, crunchy quinoa that holds its texture even when mixed with vegetables. It adds protein and heartiness while keeping the salad light.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1651\">The vegetables bring freshness and variety. Arugula gives a peppery note, while carrots, cucumbers, and celery add crunch. Creamy avocado balances the sharpness of red onion, which is softened with lemon juice and salt. Toasted sesame seeds give extra nuttiness and depth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1899\">The dressing ties everything together. Grapefruit juice creates a citrusy base, sesame oil adds richness, tamari gives umami, and grated ginger brings warmth. The flavors are bold but refreshing, making the salad both satisfying and energizing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2128\">Crispy Quinoa Salad is versatile and easy to prepare. You can make the quinoa ahead of time and keep it crispy for quick assembly. This recipe is proof that quinoa can be exciting, flavorful, and crave-worthy when done right.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2135\" \/>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-3137\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"3137\" data-servings=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ahimsaplantkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Crispy-Quinoa-Salad.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ahimsaplantkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Crispy-Quinoa-Salad.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ahimsaplantkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Crispy-Quinoa-Salad.jpg?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ahimsaplantkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Crispy-Quinoa-Salad.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ahimsaplantkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Crispy-Quinoa-Salad.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ahimsaplantkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Crispy-Quinoa-Salad.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ahimsaplantkitchen.com\/home\/wprm_print\/crispy-quinoa-salad\" style=\"color: #444444;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #777777;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"3137\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#444444\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print Recipe<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">CRISPY QUINOA SALAD<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This crispy quinoa salad is my new favorite way to eat quinoa. To be honest, I was never a big fan, but this salad changed everything. The crispy baked quinoa adds crunch, while the grapefruit-sesame dressing brings brightness and depth. This recipe makes 2 main portions (or 4 sides) and works well as a light lunch or dinner.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">lunch<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">crispy quinoa salad recipe, quinoa salad<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">2<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-3137-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-3137-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"3137\" data-servings=\"2\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the crispy quinoa:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">quinoa<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">washed thoroughly<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sriracha sauce<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">soy sauce or tamar<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><p>For the salad:\u2028<\/p><\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">100g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">3.5 oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">arugula<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or other leafy greens<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">carrots<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">peeled and chopped into very small cubes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small cucumbers<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or 1 large, peeled and chopped into cubes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">avocado<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped into cubes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">marinated in lemon juice and salt to soften<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">stalks celery<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped into small cubes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">toasted sesame seeds<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">black and white<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the dressing:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grapefruit juice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">toasted sesame oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tamari or soy sauce<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grated ginger<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-3137-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-3137-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"3137\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3137-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Cook quinoa with water until fluffy. Let cool or use leftover quinoa.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3137-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Spread quinoa on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, sriracha, and tamari. Bake at 180\u00b0C \/ 395\u00b0F until crispy, stirring a few times. Alternatively, crisp it in a non-stick pan on the stovetop.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3137-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Prepare the dressing by mixing grapefruit juice, sesame oil, tamari, and grated ginger.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3137-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add arugula, carrots, cucumbers, avocado, onion, celery, and sesame seeds to a large bowl.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3137-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Top with crispy quinoa, saving some for garnish. Pour over the dressing and mix well.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3137-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Finish with extra crispy quinoa on top and serve immediately.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This crispy Quinoa Salad recipe is a fresh and colorful dish that combines crunchy textures with bright, zesty flavors. It is naturally vegan and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The star of the dish is the crispy quinoa, which adds a satisfying crunch and makes the salad stand out. 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