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20
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180
calCalories
Recipe Overview
- Authorโs name:Vegor
- Recipe type:Vegan
- Allergens:
- Seasons:summer
- Cuisines:
- Courses:lunch,dinner,snacks
Recipe Description
A vibrant, nutrient-rich quinoa salad loaded with fresh vegetables and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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