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Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook Quinoa
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. While quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables by chopping the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and dressing. Toss gently to combine.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature. It can also be customized with additional ingredients like avocado or black beans.

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