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Quinoa Salad

A tasty and nutritious quinoa salad loaded with fresh veggies, perfect for a healthy dinner or meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa Rinsed before cooking
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 piece bell pepper, diced
  • 1 piece cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped Use one or both
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
  2. In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa and a pinch of salt.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
  4. Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley or cilantro.
  2. Add the cooled quinoa to the veggies and mix well.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Toss everything together until well combined.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

Store any leftover quinoa salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If it becomes dry, add a splash of olive oil and lemon juice before serving. Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or spinach for extra nutrition.

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