Description
A collection of simple and nutritious recipes for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Use any vegetables you have on hand.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Great as a side dish or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy easy recipes