Recipe: Vibrant Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the quinoa is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, avocado, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and herbs. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Top with crumbled feta cheese and a wedge of lemon.
Enjoy this nutritious and colorful quinoa salad that is perfect for any meal!/pages/recipe-of-the-week-vibrant-quinoa-salad