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Quinoa Salad

A refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad packed with vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced any color
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Mix Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for an hour for enhanced flavors.

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