Description
Experience a burst of fresh flavors with this Crispy Quinoa Salad, perfect for summer gatherings and light lunches. The nutty quinoa combines with colorful veggies like bell peppers, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes, all brought together by a zesty lemon dressing. This salad is not just visually appealing; it’s easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Impress your friends and family with this healthy, delicious dish that’s bound to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- While quinoa cooks, chop bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine fluffed quinoa, chopped veggies, and herbs.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently until well combined. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg