Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, making it a great option for those following a gluten-free diet.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Quinoa Salad

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, parsley, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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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.