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.
Forkin eredeti receptje
- Teljes idő
- 45 p
- Adag
- 4
- Nehézség
- Könnyű
- Adagonként
- 265 kcal
Előkészítés
Hozzávalók
Hozzávalók
- 1 csészequinoa, rinsed
- 2 csészewater
- 1 dbcucumber, diced
- 1 csészecherry tomato, halved
- 0,25 dbred onion, finely diced
- 1 dbbell pepper, diced
- 0,25 csészefresh parsley, chopped
dressing
- 3 ek.lemon juice
- 2 ek.olive oil
- 1 gerezdgarlic, minced
- 0,5 tk.dried oregano
- 0,5 tk.salt
- 0,25 tk.black pepper, freshly ground
Eszközök
saucepan · mixing bowl · knife · cutting board · whisk
Elkészítés
Lépésről lépésre
- 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.
Körülbelül 15 p
A szakács megjegyzése: 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.
Körülbelül 10 p
A szakács megjegyzése: 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.
Körülbelül 1 p
- 5
Add the cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, bell pepper, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the quinoa.
Körülbelül 2 p
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Körülbelül 2 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
- 7
Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables.
Körülbelül 1 p
- 8
Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
Körülbelül 1 p
- 9
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
A szakács megjegyzése: Chilling the salad enhances its refreshing taste.
Adagonként
Tápérték
- Kalória
- 264,6kcal
- Fehérje
- 8g
- Szénhidrát
- 37,7g
- Zsír
- 9,8g
- Rost
- 5g
- Cukor
- 4g
A receptben szereplő hozzávalók mennyisége alapján becsülve. Az értékek márkák és helyettesítések szerint eltérhetnek.
Őrizd meg frissen
Store leftover quinoa salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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