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A bowl of vibrant quinoa salad with cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley, perfect for healthy meals.

Healthy Quinoa Salad

A nutritious and easy-to-make quinoa salad packed with vegetables and a light dressing.
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Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 15 minutes
Temps total 30 minutes
Portions: 4 bowls
Type de plat: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtéines: 6gFat: 12gLipides saturés: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 320mgFibre: 4gSucre: 5gVitamine A: 15IUVitamine C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgFer: 10mg

Notes

For extra protein, add chickpeas or grilled chicken. You can also substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.

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