Quinoa Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Quinoa 35 g · 130 kcal
• Cucumber 60 g · 9 kcal
• Cherry Tomatoes 30 g · 5 kcal
• Red Bell Pepper 30 g · 9 kcal
• Red Onion 10 g · 4 kcal
• Fresh Parsley 3 g · 1 kcal
• Fresh Mint 2 g · 1 kcal
• Olive Oil 10 g · 90 kcal
• Lemon Juice 10 g · 2 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water. Combine 35g quinoa with 70ml water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
2. Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool completely. Meanwhile, finely dice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion.
3. Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced vegetables, and fresh herbs.
4. For the dressing, whisk together 10g olive oil, 10g lemon juice, 1g salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
5. Serve the quinoa salad immediately as a light meal or side dish, or chill for a refreshing option. Enjoy!