Quinoa Salad
This refreshing quinoa salad is packed with colorful vegetables and tossed in a tangy vinaigrette.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh mint - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Red onion - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Red bell pepper - 1, diced
- Tomatoes - 2, diced
- Cucumber - 1, diced
- Water - 2 cups
- Quinoa - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
- Remove the quinoa from the heat and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the quinoa salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 5g