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Hawaiian Quinoa Salad

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 16 Comments

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This Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl makes a complete meal-- veggies, protein, grains and fruit. Vegetarian and gluten free. LOVE IT as a side or an entree or on top of a big ole bowl of greens!

Need a quick meal prep or yummy side dish for your next cookout? Put this Hawaiian Quinoa Salad on the menu!

If you’re meal planning, this Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl is so simple to make and prep in advance to eat off all week. New to meal prepping? Give it a try if you’re trying to eat better, eat out less, or make less trips to the grocery store and simply your life. Meal prepping can save your healthy lifestyle.
 
This Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl makes a complete meal-- veggies, protein, grains and fruit. Vegetarian and gluten free. LOVE IT as a side or an entree or on top of a big ole bowl of greens!
 
And, if you take your lunch to work during the week, all the more reason to meal prep– it keeps meals more interesting and delicious.
Grain bowls like this Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl or Mediterranean Quinoa Chicken Salad are a meal peppers dream. This grain bowl is delicious, sweet tangy and super fresh.
 
This Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl makes a complete meal-- veggies, protein, grains and fruit. Vegetarian and gluten free. LOVE IT as a side or an entree or on top of a big ole bowl of greens!
 
If you need a side dish for your next cookout, this Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl is a go to because you can make it in advance and serve it chilled. Easy and no fuss.

This Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl makes a complete meal– veggies, protein, grains and fruit. Vegetarian and gluten free. LOVE IT as a side or an entree or on top of a big ole bowl of greens!

This Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl makes a complete meal-- veggies, protein, grains and fruit. Vegetarian and gluten free. LOVE IT as a side or an entree or on top of a big ole bowl of greens!

We even pile it onto nachos in our house.

Store this recipe in mason jars for a quick and easy lunch. No last minute fret trying to pack a lunch while trying to get out of the door.
 
This Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl makes a complete meal-- veggies, protein, grains and fruit. Vegetarian and gluten free. LOVE IT as a side or an entree or on top of a big ole bowl of greens!
 
Serve this Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl over a bowl of spinach or romaine for more veg and with grilled chicken if you want even more protein.
 
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Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl


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  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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This Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl makes a complete meal– veggies, protein, grains and fruit. Vegetarian and gluten free. LOVE IT as a side or an entree or on top of a big ole bowl of greens!


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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup diced pineapple
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In large bowl combine quinoa, beans, pineapple, onions, bell pepper, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, vinegar, oil, honey salt and pepper. Pour dressing over quinoa salad and toss to coat.
  3. Serve chilled or room temp.

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This Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl makes a complete meal-- veggies, protein, grains and fruit. Vegetarian and gluten free. LOVE IT as a side or an entree or on top of a big ole bowl of greens!

 

Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi Iโ€™m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Hanifia says

    December 24, 2018 at 4:34 am

    Delicious! I added some extra vegetables but I’m sure it would have been very good without them, too.

    ★★★★★

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  2. Alisa Fleming says

    May 30, 2017 at 11:58 pm

    This looks like such a lovely, healthy lunch! I’d be tempted to add some chopped pineapple for the full tropical experience ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. Jenn says

    May 30, 2017 at 10:09 pm

    Sounds delicious! And I have everything needed to make it. It’s going on the list!

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  4. Jessica @Nutritioulicious says

    May 30, 2017 at 2:25 pm

    The mouth is watering already! Love that brightness and sweetness the pineapple gives this. Delish!

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  5. Lindsay Cotter says

    May 30, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    This quinoa confetti salad is packed with everything I love! Great for meal prepping my lunches for the week! Looks so fresh and delicious! Looking forward to enjoying this for lunch!

    ★★★★★

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  6. Kate W, says

    May 30, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    This looks so fresh and delicious! And what a great way to work pineapple into a recipe, I’m always looking for ways to work pineapple into recipes because it is my fav!

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  7. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    May 30, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    I eat quinoa on the regular and love bowls like this for weekday dinners – so healthy and fresh and you actually feel good about eating it ๐Ÿ™‚ This one looks so good!

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  8. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    May 30, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    I love quinoa in simple salads like this and I”m always looking for delicious flavor combos! Pineapple also happens to be one of my favorites. I think I might add some diced ham to this one (my husband loves ham).

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  9. Brandi Crawford says

    May 30, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    I absolutely love this dish! I have been on a bowl kick lately for my meal preps as well. I need to add this to my rotation!

    ★★★★★

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  10. Edyta/Innocent Delight says

    May 30, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    This sounds super fresh and delicious. I will definitely try this amazing Hawaiian Quinoa Bowl.

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  11. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    May 30, 2017 at 8:11 am

    YUM!!!! Love all the fresh flavors in this. Such a great thing to keep in the fridge too, as you mentioned! The mango is a perfect addition.

    ★★★★★

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  12. Kristina LaRue says

    August 19, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    Hi Heather, I agree hospital food can be far less than appetizing…leftovers are a great way to keep lunches fresh!

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  13. Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says

    August 17, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    Beautiful colors! And I love the addition of the mango…now if only I could master the art of cutting a mango without pulverizing it! Haha!

    I ALWAYS “brown bag” it during the week! I work in a hospital and to say the food is bad is a HUGE understatement! Fried…overcooked…underseasoned…oh just about everything you’d NOT want to do when your cooking is how they prepare meals! :-/ I’m a huge fan of salads and transforming leftovers to beat the boredom…I agree 100%…you can only take so many PB&J’s…no matter how delicious a combo it is! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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