Description
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Garden Fresh Quinoa Salad is the perfect addition to any summer gathering. Combining fluffy quinoa with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon dressing, this salad not only tastes incredible but also looks vibrant on your table. Ideal as a light lunch or a side dish, it’s a nutritious choice that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with chopped veggies.
- Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the salad; season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg