Quinoa Salad Bites

🛒 Ingredients

• Cooked Quinoa 50 g · 60 kcal
• Cucumber 25 g · 4 kcal
• Red Bell Pepper 18 g · 6 kcal
• Cherry Tomatoes 25 g · 5 kcal
• Red Onion 6 g · 2 kcal
• Fresh Parsley 4 g · 1 kcal
• Lemon Juice 7 g · 2 kcal
• Olive Oil 5 g · 44 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water; then combine 17.5g dry quinoa with 35ml water in a small pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until all water is absorbed.
2. Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool completely.
3. Finely dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Roughly chop the fresh parsley.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped parsley.
5. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with 0.5g salt. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
6. Serve immediately as individual bites or chilled for enhanced flavors, optionally in small lettuce cups.