Quinoa Salad Recipe
Make Quinoa Salad Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Grains
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Cooking Quinoa
- 1
Rinse the Quinoa
Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse it under cold water for about 1-2 minutes to remove the bitter saponins.
- 2
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
- 3
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop the Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the fresh parsley.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Combine Everything
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and dressing. Toss gently until everything is well coated.
- 7
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.