Description
Summer Quinoa Salad is a delightful and vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Packed with fluffy quinoa, colorful vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Not only is it nutritious and refreshing, but it’s also incredibly easy to prepare. Impress your friends and family with this simple recipe that celebrates fresh ingredients and bright flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid evaporates. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare vegetables: Chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with chopped vegetables.
- Make dressing: Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; drizzle over salad.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, and parsley; mix gently.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg