Quinoa Salad Recipe
A refreshing and healthy quinoa salad, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- 3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
- 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- 7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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