Description
Quinoa salad with fresh veggies is a delightful and nutritious dish bursting with vibrant colors and flavors. This easy-to-make salad combines fluffy quinoa, crunchy vegetables, and zesty dressing, making it the perfect choice for picnics, brunches, or light meals. Packed with nutrients and customizable to your taste, this salad is sure to impress your guests while being incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Once quinoa has cooled slightly, fluff with a fork and combine it with the chopped vegetables.
- Add the dressing and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg