Quinoa Salad
A refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad packed with vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 cup) quinoa
- (2 cups) water
- (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
- (1) cucumber, diced
- (1) bell pepper, diced
- (1/2) red onion, finely chopped
- (1/4 cups) fresh parsley, chopped
- (1/4 cups) olive oil
- (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
- (1 teaspoon) salt
- (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1/4 teaspoons) garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 3
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced cucumber, 1 diced bell pepper, 1/2 finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder to make the dressing.
- 6
Add the cooled quinoa to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over it. Toss to combine until everything is well coated.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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