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Fresh Lemon Quinoa Salad

This fresh lemon quinoa salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch. It's easy to make, flavorful, and packed with nutritious ingredients. No stress! Even if you've never cooked quinoa before, it will turn out just fine. This recipe will guide you step by step on how to cook the perfect quinoa. And the delightful mix of lemon, fresh vegetables, and herbs makes for a surprisingly tasty salad!

Preparation Time
30 min
Difficulty
Gemakkelijk
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  •  For the dressing:
  •  Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  •  Salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional Facts
fat 15g
kcal 350
carbs 50g
protein 10g

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water. This is important to remove the bitter taste of the quinoa.
  2. 2 Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat, cover the pan, and let simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, chop the cucumber, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.
  4. 4 Make the dressing by mixing the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5 Combine the cooked quinoa with the vegetables and dressing. Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and serve. Enjoy!