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Summer Vegetable Quinoa Salad

Summer Vegetable Quinoa Salad recipe

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is a complete protein source.

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: 12.

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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 20 min Total Time: 35 mins
Servings 4
Calories 1200
Best Season Summer
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Cucumber
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Red Onion
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Mint
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 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, yellow 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 salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 300kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Sugars 5g
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/summer-vegetable-quinoa-salad/