Description
Crispy Quinoa Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines protein-packed quinoa with colorful veggies and a zesty dressing. Perfect for picnics or light lunches, this salad offers a delightful crunch in every bite, making it both visually stunning and irresistibly tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness. Combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork in a large bowl. Fold in veggies and dressing until evenly coated.
- Allow salad to rest for 10 minutes before serving chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg