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Bowl of quinoa salad with lemon dressing featuring cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.

Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing

A light and refreshing quinoa salad with a tangy lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Lemon Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add crumbled feta cheese or sliced avocado before serving.

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