Quinoa Salad Recipe
Healthy quinoa salad with mixed vegetables and a lemon vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
Cook the Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. Combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Prepare the Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop the cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Combine Ingredients
Once the quinoa has cooled, add it to the bowl of chopped vegetables. Gently mix to combine all ingredients.
Make the Lemon Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lemon, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Dress the Salad
Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the quinoa salad. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Serve
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual bowls. Garnish with additional parsley if desired, and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.