Description
A simple and nutritious healthy meal recipe that anyone can make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooled quinoa to the vegetable mix.
- Pour dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa to remove bitterness.
- Adjust vegetables based on your preference.
- Add herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy meals, quinoa salad, easy recipes