Description
Lemon Herb Quinoa Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines fluffy quinoa with zesty lemon, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables. This delightful salad not only bursts with flavor but is also packed with nutrients, making it ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a healthy side dish. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it?s a perfect addition to any meal while bringing a touch of sunshine to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ? cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ? cup fresh mint, chopped
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, prep the vegetables: dice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes. Chop parsley and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Once quinoa cools slightly, fluff with a fork in a large bowl. Add cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, mint, and pour the dressing over. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg