Description
This quinoa salad is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make dish that balances crunchy, juicy, and tangy flavors, perfect for meal prep or as a refreshing side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn, fresh, frozen, or canned
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan combine quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, corn, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss lightly.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy as a refreshing side dish or a light main meal.
Notes
This salad keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days, and the flavors improve over time. You can add protein like chicken or tofu to make it a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, salad, vegetarian, healthy, easy recipe