Quinoa Salad

This vibrant quinoa salad is a delightful mix of textures and flavors, perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch. Packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, it’s both nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients

• Quinoa - 100 grams
• Water - 250 milliliters
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 20 grams, chopped
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
3. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Once the quinoa is cooked, remove it from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
7. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
8. Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and essential amino acids from quinoa.
• Loaded with vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.

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