Description
A simple and refreshing salad featuring quinoa, cucumber, and tomato with a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed quinoa and water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced cucumber, halved tomatoes, chopped red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- You can add 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: quinoa salad, cucumber tomato salad, easy salad, healthy side dish, light lunch