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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.

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Teljes idő
45 p
Adag
4
Nehézség
Könnyű
Adagonként
265 kcal
VegánVegetáriánusGluténmentes
Quinoa Power Salad

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. 1

    Combine the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

    Körülbelül 1 p

  5. 5

    Add the cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, bell pepper, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the quinoa.

    Körülbelül 2 p

  6. 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. 7

    Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables.

    Körülbelül 1 p

  8. 8

    Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.

    Körülbelül 1 p

  9. 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

76%Pontszám
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.

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Tárolás

Store leftover quinoa salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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