How To Make Quinoa Salad (Gluten-Free)
This salad is packed with nutritious quinoa, fresh vegetables & herbs, and a zesty dressing.
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in a mesh strainer and transfer it to a medium saucepan. Add water and salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until water is fully absorbed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large salad bowl, combine cooked quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Calories : 315kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 308mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 7g
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