Description
A refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then combine it with vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cover, allowing it to simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and let it cool for a few minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables, then gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Notes
- This quinoa salad is great as a light meal or a side dish.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg