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quinoa salad

Quinoa Salad: 7 Reasons You’ll Absolutely Love It


  • Author: Louna
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing quinoa salad packed with nutrients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  5. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
  6. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
  7. Add cooled quinoa to the bowl.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  9. Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
  10. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Adjust the vegetables based on your preference.
  • Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: quinoa salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad