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Quinoa Salad
A nutritious quinoa salad packed with vegetables and a light dressing. Perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
March 26, 2026
Instructions
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Add the cooled quinoa to the bowl of vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or corn for more variety.
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.