Description
A refreshing and healthy quinoa salad packed with vegetables, herbs, and a tangy lemon dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a medium pot, bring water to a boil, add salt and quinoa.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Quinoa can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Add feta cheese or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Adjust the herbs and vegetables based on what you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg