Name: Quinoa Summer Salad with Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (185 g) quinoa, rinsed; 2 cups (480 ml) water; 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 medium cucumber (200 g), diced; 1 bell pepper (150 g), diced; 1/4 cup (40 g) red onion, finely chopped; 1 cup (150 g) corn kernels; 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh mint, chopped; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice; 1 teaspoon (5 g) honey or maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) salt; 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper

Description

A light, refreshing, and nutritious salad perfect for warm days, packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (185 g) quinoa, rinsed

2 cups (480 ml) water

1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved

1 medium cucumber (200 g), diced

1 bell pepper (150 g), diced

1/4 cup (40 g) red onion, finely chopped

1 cup (150 g) corn kernels

1/4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 cup (15 g) fresh mint, chopped

3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil

2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice

1 teaspoon (5 g) honey or maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) salt

1/4 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper

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Instructions

Rinse quinoa and cook with water until fluffy (12–15 minutes). Let cool.

Chop all vegetables and herbs.

Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.

Combine quinoa, vegetables, and herbs in a bowl.

Pour dressing over and toss well.

Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Let quinoa cool completely before mixing

Adjust lemon and salt to taste after chilling

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes