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Quinoa Salad Recipe

A healthy and delicious quinoa salad perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: International
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
  3. 3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  6. 6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. 7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quinoa, Salad
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