Description
A nourishing quinoa salad packed with vegetables and protein for a healthy lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain.
- Cook quinoa in water or vegetable broth according to package instructions, then let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with feta cheese if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for added flavor.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: quinoa salad, healthy lunch, nourishing meal, vegetarian recipe