Description
This refreshing salad features quinoa, vibrant cilantro, and zesty lime for a nutritious meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup diced red onion
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.
- Cook the quinoa by combining it with water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Whisk the dressing in a large bowl with chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and add it to the bowl with the dressing.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, tossing everything together.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a personal twist, swap cucumber for bell peppers or avocado. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold Preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg