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Quinoa Salad Recipe

A light and refreshing quinoa salad perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil.
  3. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and feta.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, toss to combine.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy
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