Summer Quinoa Salad
This salad is perfect in the summer time as it uses fresh produce that has the most nutrients for you to absorb! This is also a gluten free, dairy free, and anti-inflammatory recipe! Plus, quinoa offers us higher amounts of antioxidants than other common grains that are consumed on a gluten free diet.
Ingredients
1. Three cups cooked quinoa
2. Medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
3. Medium red bell pepper, chopped
4. ¾ cup chopped red onion (from 1 small red onion)
5. 1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (from 1 large bunch)
6. ¼ cup olive oil
7. ¼ cup lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
8.½ teaspoon fine sea salt
9.Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation Steps
1. Chop all the fresh vegetables and combine in a large bowl
2. Cook quinoa, serve chilled or warm and add to the large bowl
3. In a small bowl add your lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and wisk until combined
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until evenly coated
5. Serve warm or chilled.
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 230 calories per 3/4 cup
Servings: 5-8
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