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Delicious quinoa salad recipe

Eating healthy doesn't have to mean sacrificing taste. One way to enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal is with a quinoa salad. Quinoa is a versatile grain known for its high protein content and nutty flavor. In this article we present you a delicious quinoa salad recipe that is easy to prepare and contains many healthy ingredients.

ingredients

For the salad:

- 1 cup quinoa, washed

- 2 cups water or vegetable broth

- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

- 1 cucumber, cut into cubes

- 1 red bell bell pepper, diced

- 1/2 red onion, finely diced

- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

- Quarter cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

- One-half cup crumbled feta cheese (optional for garnish)

- Salt and pepper to taste

For the marinade:

- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

- 2 cloves minced garlic

- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetening)

- Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION:

1. Cook quinoa:

- In a medium saucepan, combine the washed quinoa with water or vegetable broth.

- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until quinoa is tender and has absorbed the liquid.

- Remove the pot from the heat and let cool.

2. Prepare the sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey or maple syrup (if desired), salt and pepper. Set aside.

3. Assemble:

- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled quinoa with the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell bell pepper, red onion, fresh parsley and fresh mint leaves.

4. Add the sauce:

- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

5. Toss and season:

Toss the salad gently to make sure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

6. Decorate and serve:

- If desired, garnish the quinoa salad with crumbled feta cheese.

Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to combine before serving.

Quinoa salad is a perfect choice for a healthy and filling meal. Not only is it rich in protein from quinoa, but it is also rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables and herbs. And the spicy sauce adds a touch of flavor that will delight your taste buds. Enjoy this nutritious and delicious dish as a main course or as a side dish at your next meal.