Description
A delicious and visually appealing dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add quinoa to the pot and reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and parsley.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Notes
- Can be served warm or chilled.
- Add feta cheese for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pretty food, salad, quinoa, healthy meal