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A vibrant bowl of Light & Fresh Quinoa Salad mixed with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and fresh parsley.

Light & Fresh Quinoa Salad

This recipe yields a light and fresh quinoa salad suitable for a simple meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth or water
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Red onion Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Fresh parsley Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook the quinoa. Combine the rinsed quinoa and broth or water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until combined.
  3. Combine the salad ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley.
  4. Dress and serve. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately or chill before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can add 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese or 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts for extra flavor and texture if desired.

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