Description
A refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- Combine quinoa and water in a pot, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Let quinoa cool, then fluff with a fork.
- Mix vegetables and parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine quinoa with the vegetable mixture and dressing.
- 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