Fresh Quinoa & Veggie Salad Recipe
Make Fresh Quinoa & Veggie Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
While quinoa is cooling, chop the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the fresh parsley.
- 3
Mix Salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chopped vegetables, and parsley.
- 4
Dress Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to combine.
- 5
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.