Quinoa Power Salad
This vibrant quinoa salad is packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon-herb dressing. It's a satisfying and healthy meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Enjoy it as a main course or a flavorful side dish.
Originální recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 45 min
- Počet porcí
- 4
- Obtížnost
- Snadné
- Na porci
- 265 kcal
Příprava surovin
Suroviny
Suroviny
- 1 hrnekquinoa, rinsed
- 2 hrnekwater
- 1 kscucumber, diced
- 1 hrnekcherry tomato, halved
- 0,25 ksred onion, finely diced
- 1 ksbell pepper, diced
- 0,25 hrnekfresh parsley, chopped
dressing
- 3 lžícelemon juice
- 2 lžíceolive oil
- 1 stroužekgarlic, minced
- 0,5 lžičkadried oregano
- 0,5 lžičkasalt
- 0,25 lžičkablack pepper, freshly ground
Vybavení
saucepan · mixing bowl · knife · cutting board · whisk
Postup
Krok za krokem
- 1
Combine the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
Přibližně 15 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Do not lift the lid during cooking to ensure even steam distribution.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
Přibližně 10 min
Poznámka kuchaře: This resting period allows the quinoa to fully steam and become fluffy.
- 4
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Přibližně 1 min
- 5
Add the cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, bell pepper, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the quinoa.
Přibližně 2 min
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Přibližně 2 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
- 7
Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables.
Přibližně 1 min
- 8
Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
Přibližně 1 min
- 9
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Poznámka kuchaře: Chilling the salad enhances its refreshing taste.
Na porci
Výživové hodnoty
- Kalorie
- 264,6kcal
- Bílkoviny
- 8g
- Sacharidy
- 37,7g
- Tuky
- 9,8g
- Vláknina
- 5g
- Cukry
- 4g
Odhad podle množství surovin v receptu. Hodnoty se mohou lišit podle značek a náhrad.
Uchovejte správně
Store leftover quinoa salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.