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Quinoa Vegetable Salad

Quinoa Vegetable Salad recipe

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is a complete protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

Cooking Method
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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 20 min Total Time: 35 mins
Servings 4
Calories 1000
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium Cucumber
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper
  • 1 cup Fresh parsley
  • 1 small Red onion
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and fresh parsley.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture, and toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
Sugars 2g
Protein 10g20%

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

Read it online: https://for-vegan.com/recipe/quinoa-vegetable-salad/