Description
Quinoa Salad with Fresh Veggies is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with colors and flavors from crisp vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes, this salad combines fluffy quinoa with a zesty dressing for a delightful experience. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep or as a light lunch. Enjoy it chilled for a taste of summer anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped vegetables with parsley or cilantro. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Add cooled quinoa to the vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg