Name: Dairy-Free Quinoa Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 small cucumber, chopped; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and pepper to taste

Dairy-Free Quinoa Salad Recipe

Anastassia Gould Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Dairy-Free Quinoa Salad Recipe

A refreshing and healthy salad made with quinoa, veggies, and a dairy-free dressing.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and add it to a pot with water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
In a large bowl, add cooked quinoa, chopped bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint. Mix well.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.