How To Make Easy Quinoa Salad
Salads are great for integrating your daily dose of healthy greens into your meals. Check out these salad recipes to throw together a salad that’s not only healthy, but also delicious as well!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
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In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
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Remove the quinoa from heat and let it cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.
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Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 220kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 200mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 33g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 6g
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