Sugar-Free Refreshing Quinoa Salad

Brighten your table with this Sugar-Free Refreshing Quinoa Salad, a vibrant and healthy dish that’s packed with flavor and nutrients! This salad features fluffy quinoa as the base, perfectly complemented by crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and a hint of sharpness from red onion. Fresh parsley and mint add a burst of herbal freshness, while a tangy homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil and zesty lemon juice ties it all together. Completely free of added sugars and ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy quinoa salad recipe is perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or a refreshing side dish. Serve it chilled to let the flavors truly shine! Keywords: sugar-free quinoa salad, healthy quinoa salad recipe, refreshing salad ideas, quick quinoa recipes, sugar-free salad recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the quinoa sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the quinoa is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion. Add the chopped parsley and mint leaves.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture, and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld more deeply.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1349.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1106.7

Total Fat 54.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2439.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 33.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 441.6mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 2034.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.0%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 45.4%