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quinoa salad

Quinoa Salad with Veggies

This colorful quinoa salad is a healthy, refreshing dish made with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing. A perfect side dish or light meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Salad Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 1 medium Cucumber diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/4 small Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a medium pot, cook the quinoa according to package instructions (usually 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water). Once cooked, fluff with a fork and let it cool for a few minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  • Add the cooled quinoa to the vegetables and mix well.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture, and toss to combine.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use.

Notes

This quinoa salad is perfect for meal prep. It can be stored in the fridge for a few days and is great as a lunch or side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Gluten-Free, healthy, Vegan
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