Quinoa Vegetable Salad

Name: Quinoa Vegetable Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed very well; 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 English cucumber, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1/4 cup chopped mint, optional; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; Black pepper

Fluffy quinoa with crisp cucumber, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes in a bright lemon-herb dressing.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Difficulty: easy

Times include any resting, chilling, or marinating Scale the servings below Cooked in the test kitchen

Method

01
Combine quinoa, water or broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stand covered 5 minutes.
02
Fluff, spread on a tray, and cool completely.
03
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, and black pepper.
04
Combine quinoa with cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and mint. Toss with dressing and adjust seasoning.
05
Chill 20 minutes or serve at room temperature.

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