Vegan Refreshing Quinoa Salad
Light, zesty, and loaded with vibrant vegetables, this Vegan Refreshing Quinoa Salad is the perfect healthy dish for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Fresh parsley and mint lend a burst of herbaceous flavor, beautifully complemented by a tangy lime-cumin dressing that ties everything together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegan quinoa salad is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a quick lunch, and it’s naturally gluten-free. Serve it chilled for a truly refreshing bite that’s both satisfying and wholesome!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 5
While the quinoa is cooling, dice the cucumber into small cubes, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion, fresh parsley, and mint leaves.
Step 6
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently toss to combine all the ingredients and coat them with the dressing.
Step 9
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your vegan refreshing quinoa salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1416.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1019.7 |
| Total Fat 42.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2428.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 135.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.2g | |
| Protein 32.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 375.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1900.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories