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quinoa salad

Fresh Quinoa Salad

A light, refreshing, and protein-rich quinoa salad filled with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked, rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey optional
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • In a medium pot, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Add crumbled feta or avocado for extra creaminess.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 370mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3.2mg
Keyword Gluten-Free, healthy, Vegan, vegetarian
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