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Quinoa Salad

Easy Fresh Quinoa Salad

A healthy quinoa salad with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and lemon dressing. Perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, and light dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 1 cup quinoa cooked
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Topping
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup feta cheese optional

Method
 

  1. Cook quinoa and allow it to cool.
  2. Dice cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
  3. Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Combine quinoa and vegetables.
  5. Toss with dressing and add toppings.

Notes

Rinse quinoa before cooking for better flavor.
 Add avocado for extra creaminess.
 Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
 Fresh herbs enhance flavor