Quinoa Salad Bowl
A vibrant and refreshing quinoa salad packed with colorful vegetables, perfect for meal prep or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Combine the rinsed quinoa and water in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool.
- Combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, rinsed black beans, diced red onion, and chopped parsley in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add the cooled quinoa to the mixing bowl of vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve fresh or allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Avoid adding dressing until ready to serve for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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