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Lemon Herb Quinoa Salad

This recipe is gluten free.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped

Instructions 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint to the bowl. Toss to combine.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free
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