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Lemon Herb Quinoa Salad

A refreshing and healthy salad with lemon and fresh herbs.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped

Instructions 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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