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Vegan Quinoa Salad with Vegetables

A fresh and healthy vegan quinoa salad packed with colorful vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  3. 3. Remove from heat and let quinoa cool.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
  5. 5. Add cooled quinoa to the vegetables.
  6. 6. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine.
  7. 7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quinoa, Vegetables
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