Healthy Recipes Healthy Salad Recipes Healthy Vegetable Salad Recipes Healthy Tomato Salad Recipes Quinoa-Herb Tomato & Balsamic Salad Be the first to rate & review! In this easy tomato salad recipe, we add a healthy kick of protein and fiber in the form of quinoa. This whole grain helps make this veggie-packed salad more satisfying, which makes it the perfect thing to pack up for lunch or serve as a dinner side. This delicious salad takes just 10 minutes to make and while you could eat it right away, it tastes even better the longer it sits, so plan to leave at least an hour of marinating time before serving. By Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Andrea is an Alabama-based registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of the healthy food blogs, Beautiful Eats & Things, and Little Eats & Things and author of The Complete Book of Smoothies. Andrea has worked in several healthcare settings including clinical, public health and long-term care. Andrea believes in achieving optimal health by incorporating healthier eating habits into your lifestyle and making healthy eating fun! When she's not running after her two boys, she enjoys creating content to encourage self-love and promote body positivity. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 12, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Andrea Mathis, M.A., R.D.N., L.D. Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 4 cups grape tomatoes (about 19 ounces), halved ½ cup thinly sliced white onion ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley, plus more for serving 2 cups cooked quinoa Directions Whisk vinegar, 2 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and basil (or parsley); stir to combine. Refrigerate, stirring once or twice, for at least 1 hour. Before serving, add quinoa, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and more fresh herbs, if desired. Toss to coat. To make ahead Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 248 Calories 12g Fat 30g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 1/4 cups Calories 248 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 8g Protein 6g 12% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Vitamin A 1433IU 29% Sodium 379mg 16% Potassium 564mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved