One-Serving Red Quinoa Salad

This one-serving red quinoa salad is a delicious and nutritious meal that is easy to make and full of flavor. It is made with red quinoa, diced red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

Cooking Equipment:

Fine mesh strainer Medium saucepan Small bowl Spoon

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Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Keywords:

Red Quinoa Salad, One-Serving, Healthy, Nutritious

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup red quinoa

1/4 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

1/4 cup diced cucumber

1/4 cup diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Instructions:

Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and drain.

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.

Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low.

Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through.

Drain any excess water and transfer the quinoa to a bowl.

Add the diced red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, and tomatoes to the quinoa.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables and mix until combined.

Nutrition:

Calories: 350, Fat: 10g, Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 50g

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Did You Know?

Ceviche, a seafood dish originating from South America and popular in Mediterranean countries, typically includes raw fish or shellfish marinated in citrus juices.