Quinoa Power Salad

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is considered a complete protein as it contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 11.

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Quinoa Power Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: International Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Salad, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1 cup Red bell pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Red onion
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh parsley
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh mint
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
5. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.