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.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 265 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1 cupquinoa, rinsed
- 2 cupwater
- 1 pcscucumber, diced
- 1 cupcherry tomato, halved
- 0.25 pcsred onion, finely diced
- 1 pcsbell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cupfresh parsley, chopped
dressing
- 3 tbsplemon juice
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 clovegarlic, minced
- 0.5 tspdried oregano
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
saucepan · mixing bowl · knife · cutting board · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 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.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: 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.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: 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.
About 1 min
- 5
Add the cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, bell pepper, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the quinoa.
About 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.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
- 7
Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables.
About 1 min
- 8
Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
About 1 min
- 9
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Cook’s note: Chilling the salad enhances its refreshing taste.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 264.6kcal
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbs
- 37.7g
- Fat
- 9.8g
- Fibre
- 5g
- Sugar
- 4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover quinoa salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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