Description
Fresh Quinoa Veggie Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish perfect for celebrating health and sustainability. Bursting with colorful vegetables and fluffy quinoa, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a refreshing lunch at home, this salad will impress everyone at the table. Whip it up in under 30 minutes, and feel good knowing you’re supporting both your well-being and the environment!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, prepare the veggies: dice cucumbers and bell peppers, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion (soak in cold water briefly if desired).
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa with prepared vegetables.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in fresh herbs and mix well until everything is coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg