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Healthy Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing

A fresh and nutritious quinoa salad tossed with crisp vegetables and a bright lemon dressing. High in protein and naturally gluten-free, this easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a healthy side dish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salad:
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • ¼ red onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta optional
  • ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
  • For the Lemon Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly.
  2. Cook quinoa with water until tender (12–15 minutes). Cool completely.
  3. Chop vegetables.
  4. Whisk dressing ingredients.
  5. Combine quinoa and vegetables.
  6. Toss with dressing and mix well.
  7. Chill 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

  • Use vegetable broth for extra flavor.
  • Add protein for a complete meal.
  • Stores up to 4 days in the fridge.