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Broccoli Quinoa Salad Recipe

A healthy and delicious vegan salad with broccoli and quinoa.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup Red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Let it cool.
  2. 2. Steam broccoli florets until tender, about 5 minutes. Let them cool.
  3. 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  4. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  5. 5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  6. 6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easy, Healthy
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