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Healthy Easy Recipes: 5-Minute Quinoa Salad Delight


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A collection of healthy and easy recipes for quick meal preparation.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of quinoa
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
  • This recipe can be served warm or cold.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling and mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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