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Quinoa Salad

Nutritious salad with quinoa, veggies, and light dressing.

healthyvegetarian

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch

Nutrition per serving

AI estimate — approximate
230
Calories
kcal
6g
Protein
30g
Carbs
10g
Fat

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

👶 Kid-Friendly🌶️ mild Spice

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.

  2. 2

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water, and bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the quinoa absorbs the water and is fluffy.

  4. 4

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

  6. 6

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

  7. 7

    If desired, sprinkle feta cheese on top before serving.