Lemon Quinoa Salad: A Fresh, Easy Dish for Every Occasion
A refreshing and nutritious salad that's perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions; let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Add the cooled quinoa to the bowl and mix gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or avocado.
- Adjust the lemon juice based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Quinoa Salad, healthy salad, easy salad, vegetarian dish