Description
A vibrant and nutritious quinoa salad, packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like carrots, corn, or avocado.
- For extra protein, add chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Adjust the dressing ingredients to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg