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Quinoa Vegetable Salad Recipe

A fresh and healthy quinoa vegetable salad, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quinoa, Vegetable
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