Quinoa Salad

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

Ingredients

• Quinoa
  • Quinoa : 1 cup
  • Water : 2 cups
• Salad
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved) : 1 cup
  • Cucumber (diced) : 1
  • Red onion (finely chopped) : 1/4
  • Fresh parsley (chopped) : 1/4 cup cup
  • Lemon juice : 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon

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Steps

• Cook the quinoa
• In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let it cool.
• Prepare the salad
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
• Serve and enjoy
• Transfer the quinoa salad to a serving dish.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.
• Enjoy!

Tips

• You can add other vegetables or herbs of your choice to customize the salad.
• This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Information

• Quinoa is a nutritious grain that is high in protein and fiber.
• This salad is a great option for a light lunch or a side dish for dinner.