Baked Pear & Fennel Quinoa Salad

SO YUMMY! I had it last night with a side of the hassleback potatoes.

I did not have any fennel but it’s amazing with out it. The lemony dressing is so good!

Meal preps awesomely!

Wow this was amazing 😍 The pear was definitely the star but all the other ingredients just perfectly complimented each other as well.
I'm trying to integrate quinoa into my diet and I think I found the winning recipe.

PUL Team - Sept. 22, 2025, 10:10 p.m.

So glad you loved it, Steffi! Excited for you to keep enjoying quinoa in more dishes 🥰

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Used chickpea to substitute the beans and used millet instead of quinoa. I really love the dressing!

This salad is amazing. We took it on a picnic and it held up lovely. I packaged the quinoa, mint, dill, feta together. We kept in separate containers the watermelon radish, cucumber and the baked toppings. One slight variation- I used chickpeas instead of butter beans. And I baked the chickpeas separately with a maple thyme and olive oil coating until crisp. The flavors of all ingredients complimented each other so well and it was an absolute delight to eat outside. Will definitely be making this again. Thank you!!

PUL Team - July 12, 2025, 2:06 a.m.

We’re so glad to hear the flavours came together nicely and that you enjoyed it outdoors, Andrea! Thanks so much for sharing, and we can’t wait for you to make it again 🥰

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It was so so good! I swaped Quinoa with Millet and used spring onions insted of red onion. Our Child said: „Hmm Mummy! You can cook very good!“ 🥰

I just finished eating and it was glorious! PUL recipes are always excellent, but this I could bathe in.
It was like one of those moments in a film where people weirdly close their eyes in delight while they try something. That's how good it is!

PUL Team - May 13, 2025, 4:05 p.m.

Aww we're so glad it hit the spot, Tamara! Your glowing review made our day. Thanks for the love and welcoming us into your kitchen 🥰

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Hello! Any replacement suggestions for fennel? I really hate it, and dill, but love other ingredients!

PUL Team - Jan. 30, 2025, 3:05 p.m.

Hey Luiza, you can replace the fennel with roasted carrots, bell peppers, or extra red onion for a similar sweetness. You could also cook up some chopped zucchini in a pan until softened. It would also pair well with this salad! 😊

Luiza Alice - Jan. 31, 2025, 4:37 p.m.

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This is the perfect lunchbox salad for work. So filling and satisfying and fresh.

This recipe was absolutely incredible! My husband and I both loved every bite. It was so simple to prepare, but the flavors were out of this world!

Very nice and comfy food!

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It's light but filling, creamy and crunchy, sweet and sour - won-der-ful!

I think its also good in the summer. Then maybe with apples and Kohlrabi? We will see 😁

PUL Team - Nov. 25, 2024, 2:18 a.m.

Thank you for the kind words, Hannah! Apples and kohlrabi sound like such a refreshing twist - perfect for a summer version of this salad. Let us know if you give it a try! 😊

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I left out the radices and used dried dill and it was still delicious!