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Favorite Quinoa Salad

A refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad packed with vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook Quinoa
  1. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. While the quinoa is cooking, chop the 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 black pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chopped vegetables, and dressing. Toss gently to combine.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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