Recipe: Quinoa Salad
Introduction
If you're looking for a healthy and tasty salad recipe that's easy to make, look no further than this delicious quinoa salad! Quinoa is a nutritious and versatile grain that's packed with protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients. In this recipe, we'll combine cooked quinoa with fresh vegetables and herbs to create a colorful and flavorful salad that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you're craving something light and refreshing.Ingredients
For this recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Here's how to make this delicious quinoa salad:- In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
- While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the chopped parsley, mint, and cilantro to the bowl, and toss everything together until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat everything evenly.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
This quinoa salad is not only delicious, but it's also packed with nutrients! Here's a breakdown of the nutrition information for one serving (based on six servings total):- Calories: 250
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 105mg