Spring Quinoa Salad Jars

Spring Quinoa Salad Jars with roasted radishes, green peas, fresh dill, and pistachios. Divide dressing and salad between jars for meal prep!

This past weekend M and I went hiking with two of our good friends and their (almost) one year old son. 

It’s been such an honor and privilege to watch this little guy grow up, surrounded by so much love. 

Each time we see him, he becomes more curious, more active, more himself. 

This became even more apparent when we stopped after the hike for lunch. 

As I watched him sprawled on a blanket, exploring his surroundings with all five senses, I told them they must never get bored. 

They laughed. 

Truly, though, I am in awe of my friends (there are so many!) who have bravely and newly become parents. 

Sometimes, even on my best days, it feels like a struggle to keep me, myself, and I alive. 

Sure, I have my plant babies, but every now and then one of them will get unhappy and won’t recover. 

RIP two aloes, three cacti, and one alocacia. Hide your succulents, friends! 

For many years F&V has been my pseudo baby; a hub and home that I birthed out of nothing and continue to nourish, foster, and grow. 

But I still hope that someday I’ll have something squishier than sweet potatoes, warmer than freshly baked muffins, and sweeter than chocolate to hold in my arms. 

And on that day, I will be calling up ALL of my mom friends for advice on keeping things (not green) alive. 

But, until that day, I’m truly grateful to continue sharing my passion child with you! 

Today we’re making Spring Quinoa Salad Jars.

These jars are made with roasted radishes, green peas, fresh dill, and pistachios.

Divide the dressing and salad between jars for a delicious and vibrant meal prep lunch!

What You Need to Make Spring Quinoa Salad Jars

Here’s what you need for the salad:

• Eden Foods Organic White Quinoa
• cooked green peas 
• radishes
• dill 
• green onions
• Eden Foods Organic Pistachios

That’s it!

How to Roast the Radishes

Cook quinoa by following the directions on the back of the package.

Remove from heat and allow it to cool.

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add the radishes to the sheet pan meal and drizzle with a bit of avocado oil.

Season them with a bit of salt and pepper.

Place in the oven and roast the radishes for 25-30 minutes or until they’re fork tender and lightly browned.

I like to toss the radishes at the halfway point.

Remove the radishes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. 

The radishes are done when they’re lightly browned and very fork tender. 

What You Need to Make the Dressing

Here’s what you need for the simple dressing:

• Eden Foods Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil
• lemon
• garlic powder
• maple syrup
• Himalayan sea salt

That’s it!

How to Make the Dressing

While the vegetables and quinoa cool, mix up the dressing.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, maple syrup, and sea salt.

Taste the dressing and add more lemon, salt, or garlic to reach your desired measurements. 

That’s it! 

How to Make Spring Quinoa Salad Jars

You have two ways to assemble this Spring Quinoa Salad.

If you’d like to make it in one big bowl, add the quinoa to a large mixing bowl along with the roasted radishes, green peas, dill, green onion, and pistachios.

Pour the dressing on top and mix well with a spatula so that all of the quinoa and vegetables are coated.

Cover the bowl with a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, to allow the flavors to meld. 

Notes on Meal Prep

To make individual grab and go servings, divide the dressing between four mason jars and layers the ingredients on top of it.

When you’re ready to serve, gently shake or mix the jar with a spoon to coat the vegetables and quinoa in the dressing. 

Making it this way creates a great meal prep lunch!

As with the regular version, I recommend chilling the mason jars for several hours before serving!

Eden Foods Pantry Staples

I used some of my favorite Eden Foods pantry staples to create this Spring Quinoa Salad. 

Yes, my kitchen closet is happier with Eden Foods Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil, Eden Foods Organic Pistachios, and Eden Foods Organic White Quinoa hanging out on the shelves. 

The base of this spring-y salad is made with Eden Organic White Quinoa!

This white quinoa is nice and fluffy, with a slightly nutty flavor and a lots of plant-based protein, too. 

Quinoa also has an impressive nutrition label.

This 100% grain is packed with fiber, iron, B vitamins, and zinc. 

Eden Foods Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil makes for the integral part of the simple dressing we use on our salad.

I love using this oil raw, because it tastes bright and fruity, making it perfect for dressing. 

Eden Foods Organic Pistachios create part of the intrigue for this salad.

These pistachios are ready to party straight from the package. 

They’re shelled, lightly dry roasted, with just the right amount of sea salt. 

Adding chopped pistachios to this salad gives it a bit of texture while adding even more plant-based protein! 

I highly recommend adding these three pantry items to your closet, because they show up in a lot of F&V recipes. 

Swaps and Substitutions

This Spring Quinoa salad is easily adaptable to whatever you have on hand.

Try adding in roasted asparagus or sautéed mushrooms instead of green peas.

If you don’t have or don’t love dill, try substituting another herb, like mint or parsley.

For extra protein, try adding baked tofu, tempeh, or chickpeas. 

If you don’t have pistachios, you can try adding another chopped nut or seed in their place. 

How to Serve Spring Quinoa Salad Jars

I love to break out these Spring Quinoa Salad Jars for a quick lunch when the weather is warmer. 

They’re both light and satisfying, packed with plant based protein and plenty of interesting ingredients that makes every bite exciting. 

Try serving them with a sprinkle of fresh herbs just before enjoying. 

For extra protein, I like adding baked tofu cubes on top. 

Enjoy! 

More Vegan Salads

• My Go To Kale Salad

• Roasted Beet Salad With Citrus Tahini

• Curried Cauliflower Kale Salad

• Warm Kale Salad With Citrus Tahini

• Cran-Apple Tempeh Kale Salad

• Raw Krazy Kale Salad

• Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad

• Baked By Melissa’s Green Goddess Salad

• Wintergreen Salad With Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

• Thai Salad With SunButter Dressing

• Roasted Squash & Arugula Salad

• Kidney Bean Arugula Salad

• Chop’t Chickpea Salad

• Red Bean & Pomegranate Salad

• Roasted Fig Arugula Salad

• Golden Bean & Green Bean Salad

• Brussels Sprout Cranberry Salad

• Fall Harvest Salad

• Kale Caesar With Avocado Tahini 

• Swiss Chard Abundance Salad

• Lemon Spinach Chickpea Salad

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XO Lauren

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