Description
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Ingredients
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- 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: healthy food options, quinoa salad, vegetarian recipes, mediterranean diet