Description
Quinoa Salad is a colorful, nutritious dish that combines the nutty flavors of quinoa with fresh, crisp vegetables. This vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, family gatherings, or as a healthy meal prep option. With its refreshing taste and satisfying texture, it’s sure to impress your guests and bring everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear to remove bitterness. Cook according to package instructions (approximately 15 minutes) until all water is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa with chopped vegetables and parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently until well combined.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg