Quinoa Salad Recipe — Bright, Easy & Healthy

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Quinoa Salad

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• Author: anna
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

A refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
2. Combine quinoa and water in a pot, then bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Let quinoa cool, then fluff with a fork.
5. Mix vegetables and parsley in a large bowl.
6. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
7. Combine quinoa with the vegetable mixture and dressing.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Feel free to add additional vegetables or proteins to customize your salad.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Salad
• Method: Boiling
• Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 250
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 120mg
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 8g
• Cholesterol: 0mg