Simple Quinoa Salad

A delicious and healthy quinoa salad packed with fresh vegetables and a light dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Healthy, Mediterranean

Servings 4 servings

Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients

Grains

1 cup quinoa Rinsed well
2 cups water For cooking quinoa

Vegetables

1 bell pepper, diced
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation

Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
Remove the pot from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.

Mixing

In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the salad.
Toss everything gently to combine.

Serving

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It is best eaten within 3 to 4 days. Make sure to give it a stir before serving again. Feel free to add any seasonal vegetables or for extra flavor, consider adding crumbled feta cheese or avocado.

Keyword Easy Salad, Fresh Ingredients, Healthy Recipe, Quinoa Salad, Vegetarian Salad