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Summer Quinoa Salad

Delicious Summer Quinoa Salad for a Fresh, Healthy Twist

Enjoy this vibrant Summer Quinoa Salad, a healthy twist filled with fresh produce perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa prepared according to package instructions and cooled
  • 1 cup Chopped Persian or English Cucumber or any crisp cucumber variety
  • 1 cup Chopped Cherry Tomatoes ripe tomatoes for best taste
  • 1 can Canned Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn fresh or frozen and defrosted
  • 1 cup Chopped Fresh Basil or parsley if unavailable
For the Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice fresh is best
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard any mustard works
  • 1 tablespoon Honey switch to maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Pot
  • large bowl
  • Mason Jar or Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Quinoa: Prepare quinoa according to package instructions, usually rinsing under cool water and boiling with a pinch of salt. Simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool.
  2. Chop Vegetables: While quinoa cools, chop cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and basil. In a large bowl, combine chopped veggies, chickpeas, and corn.
  3. Make Vinaigrette: In a jar or bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk until emulsified.
  4. Assemble Salad: Once quinoa is cool, add to the bowl with veggies. Pour vinaigrette and toss gently until well-coated.
  5. Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes after mixing to enhance flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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