How To Make Vegan Quinoa Salad
A refreshing and healthy salad packed with quinoa, veggies and a zesty dressing.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a medium pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until quinoa is fully cooked. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
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In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, parsley, and mint.
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In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the quinoa and toss to combine.
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Serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Calories : 244kcal
- Total Fat : 11g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Sodium : 598mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 30g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 7g
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