Radish & Snap Pea Quinoa Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Radish & Snap Pea Quinoa Salad
45 min.
4
262kcal
35.56%sweetness
91.64%saltiness
66.04%sourness
100%bitterness
32.85%savoriness
33.36%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

This radish and snap pea quinoa salad is a fresh and healthy dish that's perfect for a light lunch or side. It's packed with protein and fiber from the quinoa, and the snap peas and radishes add a nice crunch. The creamy dressing brings it all together with a tangy, nutty flavor. It's a simple dish, but the flavors and textures work so well together. It's also a very versatile salad. You can serve it as a side dish, a starter, or even a snack. It's great for meal prep too, as it keeps well in the fridge for a few days. You can also easily adapt it to your taste or what you have on hand. Try adding some chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch, or experiment with different herbs. If you're not a fan of radishes, you can substitute them with another crunchy vegetable, like cucumbers or jicama. This salad is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, and it's also very healthy. It's low in calories and fat, and it's a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. The quinoa provides all nine essential amino acids, and the snap peas and radishes add a boost of vitamins C and K. So, if you're looking for a tasty and nutritious dish to add to your repertoire, this radish and snap pea quinoa salad is a great option. It's easy to make, it's packed with flavor and texture, and it's sure to leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed.

Ingredients

  • cup quinoa rinsed
  • cups water 
  • pint sugar snap peas cut in half ( 2 cups total)
  • medium radishes sliced
  • large handful parsley minced
  • 0.3 cup yogurt plain (cultured coconut milk is my favorite option, but any yogurt will work)
  • tbsp tahini 
  • 0.5  juice of lemon 
  • servings sea salt to taste
  • servings water as needed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Make the quinoa: combine the quinoa and water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer (medium-low), stir the quinoa, then cover it and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until all of the water has been absorbed.
  2. Remove it from the heat, let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff it up with a fork. Cool the quinoa a bit before making the salad. The quinoa can be made several days in advance and kept in the fridge if needed before using.
  3. Combine the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Thin the dressing out with a bit of water if it is too thick. Set aside.
  4. Combine the quinoa, snap peas, radishes, and parsley in a bowl.
  5. Pour over about half of the dressing, then toss to combine. Taste the salad and add more dressing or sea salt if desired. Enjoy at room temperature or chilled. Makes 3 to 4 main dish servings or 6 to 8 side servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories262kcal
Protein16.83%
Fat24.64%
Carbs58.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.75
Glycemic Load
0.19
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.041739130435%

Flavonoids

Pelargonidin
4.42mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
2.15mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Taste

Sweetness:
35.56%
Saltiness:
91.64%
Sourness:
66.04%
Bitterness:
100%
Savoriness:
32.85%
Fattiness:
33.36%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:262.13kcal
13.11%
Fat:7.31g
11.25%
Saturated Fat:1.23g
7.68%
Carbohydrates:39.09g
13.03%
Net Carbohydrates:32.53g
11.83%
Sugar:5.68g
6.31%
Cholesterol:1.99mg
0.66%
Sodium:231.39mg
10.06%
Protein:11.24g
22.48%
Vitamin C:75.19mg
91.13%
Manganese:1.16mg
58.03%
Vitamin K:46.1µg
43.9%
Folate:140.33µg
35.08%
Phosphorus:333mg
33.3%
Magnesium:126.06mg
31.51%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.45%
Vitamin A:1396.95IU
27.94%
Iron:4.83mg
26.85%
Copper:0.53mg
26.44%
Fiber:6.56g
26.24%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21%
Potassium:559.77mg
15.99%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.58%
Zinc:2.14mg
14.28%
Vitamin B5:1.3mg
12.95%
Calcium:114.07mg
11.41%
Selenium:7.4µg
10.58%
Vitamin E:1.52mg
10.14%
Vitamin B3:1.82mg
9.12%
Source:Foodista