Crispy Quinoa Carrot Salad

Name: Crispy Quinoa Carrot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwiseand thinly sliced; 3 Carrots, peeled and thinly sliced (I used a mandolin); 2-3 Green onions, chopped; ½–⅔ cup of cooked quinoa; ¼ cup avocado oil (or any neutral oil); 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp peach or apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp whole grain Dijon; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp sesame seeds; Salt and pepper to taste

This salad is my latest obsession! It’s crunchy, crispy, and ridiculously satisfying. And let’s be real… the glow-up from all these carrots? Bonus.

Total time: 40 min
Serves: 4
Updated: February 26, 2026
Recipe by: Saba

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Crispy Quinoa Carrot Salad

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 minfor quinoa
Total: 40 min
Serves: 4

Ingredients

Carrot Salad

1 English cucumber, halved lengthwiseand thinly sliced
3 Carrots, peeled and thinly sliced (I used a mandolin)
2-3 Green onions, chopped

Crispy Quinoa

½–⅔ cup of cooked quinoa

Dressing

¼ cup avocado oil (or any neutral oil)
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp peach or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp whole grain Dijon
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp sesame seeds
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Crispy Quinoa

Step 1Cook 1 cup quinoa
Step 2Spread it on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Toss with 3 tbsp olive oil and salt
Step 3Bake at 400°F (fan on, if you have it) for 25 minutes, tossing halfway