Amaranth Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Amaranth grain, cooked 100 g · 103 kcal
• Cucumber 50 g · 8 kcal
• Cherry tomatoes 50 g · 9 kcal
• Bell pepper (any color) 50 g · 10 kcal
• Red onion 20 g · 8 kcal
• Fresh parsley 5 g · 2 kcal
• Olive oil 10 g · 88 kcal
• Lemon juice 5 g · 1 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse 1/3 cup (about 60g) dry amaranth thoroughly under cold water. Combine amaranth with 1 cup (240ml) water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and amaranth is fluffy.
2. While amaranth cooks, dice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion into small, even pieces. Finely chop the fresh parsley.
3. Once the amaranth is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine the cooled amaranth with all the chopped vegetables and parsley.
4. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately or chill for a refreshing cold salad.