Quinoa Salad Recipe
Quinoa served with a variety of veggies and a lemon vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Vegetables
Lemon Vinaigrette
Method
Cooking Quinoa
- 1
Rinse the Quinoa
Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it under cold running water for about 30 seconds to remove any bitterness.
- 2
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- 3
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop the Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the parsley.
Making Lemon Vinaigrette
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembling the Salad
- 6
Mix Everything Together
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and the lemon vinaigrette. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- 7
Serve
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
