Vegan Quinoa Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Difficulty: 1 (1 - 5)
- Categories: Appetizers Dinner Lunch Mediterranean Salads
A refreshing quinoa salad with cucumbers and tomatoes. This light yet satisfying dish combines fluffy quinoa with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or a side dish, it's packed with nutrients and bursting with fresh flavors. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, making it ideal for picnics and potlucks.
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Cook according to package instructions.
- Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Pour over the quinoa mixture.
- Toss everything together and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
4 Servings per container
Serving Size 1 servings (300 g)
Amount per serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value
Total Fat 10 g
13%
Saturated Fat 1 g
5%
Trans Fat 0 g
0%
Cholesterol 0 mg
0%
Sodium 134 mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 55 g
20%
Dietary Fiber 8 g
32%
Total Sugars 5 g
10%
Protein 11 g
22%
Vitamin D 0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C 34 % DV
38%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily
diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically