Crunchy Vegetable Quinoa Salad

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Salad
  • Quinoa : 1 cup
  • Water : 2 cups
  • Cucumber (diced) : 1 medium-sized
  • Carrot (grated) : 2 medium-sized
  • Red bell pepper (diced) : 1 medium-sized
  • Red onion (finely chopped) : 1/4 cup
  • Fresh parsley (chopped) : 1/4 cup
  • Fresh mint (chopped) : 1/4 cup
  • Feta cheese (crumbled) : 1/2 cup

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Steps

• Cook the quinoa
• In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
• Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low.
• Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let it cool.
• Prepare the vegetables
• In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.
• Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl and mix well.
• Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
• Make the dressing
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
• Serve and enjoy
• Transfer the salad to a serving dish.
• Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
• Serve chilled and enjoy!

Tips

• You can add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or avocado for extra flavor and nutrition.
• Feel free to adjust the dressing ingredients to your taste preferences.

Information

• Quinoa is a nutritious grain that is high in protein and fiber.
• This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just add the dressing right before serving.