Healthy Quinoa Salad with Light Homemade Dressing Recipe from peasandcrayons.com
Introduction
If you're looking for a healthy and tasty salad recipe that's easy to make, look no further than this delicious quinoa salad! Quinoa is a nutritious and versatile grain that's packed with protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients. In this recipe, we'll combine cooked quinoa with fresh vegetables and herbs to create a colorful and flavorful salad that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you're craving something light and refreshing.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Here's how to make this delicious quinoa salad:
In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Once the quinoa is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion.
Add the chopped parsley, mint, and cilantro to the bowl, and toss everything together until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat everything evenly.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
This quinoa salad is not only delicious, but it's also packed with nutrients! Here's a breakdown of the nutrition information for one serving (based on six servings total):
Calories: 250
Protein: 6g
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 105mg
Conclusion
This quinoa salad is a perfect way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal that's packed with nutrients. With its fresh vegetables, herbs, and flavorful dressing, it's a recipe that's sure to become a favorite in your household. So why not give it a try today? Your taste buds (and your body) will thank you!