Description
Quinoa salad is the ultimate summer dish, bursting with vibrant colors and refreshing flavors. This easy-to-make salad combines fluffy quinoa with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and crisp bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or meal prep, this quinoa salad will impress your family and friends while providing a nutritious boost to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. Combine with water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Once quinoa is cool, fluff with a fork and mix with chopped vegetables in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg