Quinoa Salad
Light, fresh, and oh-so-delicious! This quinoa salad is packed with veggies, protein, and flavor, perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 200 Grams Quinoa (uncooked and rinsed)
- 500 Milliliters Water
- 1 Can Chickpeas (rinsed and drained) (425Grams)
- 1 Medium Cucumber seeded and chopped
- 1 Medium Red bell pepper chopped
- 1 Small red onion chopped
- 1 Large Bunch Flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
- 60 Milliliters Olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 60 Milliliters Lemon juice
- 2 Cloves garlic finely chopped
- ½ Teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 Pinch Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse 200g of quinoa thoroughly and place it in a medium saucepan with 500ml of water.200 Grams Quinoa, 500 Milliliters Water
- Cook the quinoa following pack instructions, it should be tender but with a little bite, (it should take about 15 minutes).
- Once done, remove from heat, cover, and let it rest for 5 minutes to fluff.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and parsley.1 Can Chickpeas, 1 Medium Cucumber, 1 Medium Red bell pepper, 1 Small red onion, 1 Large Bunch Flat-leaf parsley
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, and sea salt in a small measuring jug with a fork until well combined.60 Milliliters Olive oil, 1 Tablespoon Red wine vinegar, 60 Milliliters Lemon juice, 2 Cloves garlic, ½ Teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 Pinch Ground black pepper
- When the quinoa has cooled slightly, add it to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the top and toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and season with freshly ground black pepper and additional salt if needed.
- Serve as it is for a light meal or serve as a side salad.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Fluffy Quinoa: Letting the quinoa rest covered after cooking helps achieve a fluffy texture.
- Custom Veggies: Feel free to add or swap vegetables like cherry tomatoes or grated carrots.
- Make Ahead: This salad is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day!
- Extra Zing: Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of feta for added flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 218mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 505IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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