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Vegan Quinoa Salad with Vegetables

A fresh and healthy vegan quinoa salad packed with colorful vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 carrot shredded
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
  3. 3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, red bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, red onion, and parsley.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  6. 6. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables. Toss to combine.
  7. 7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quinoa, Vegetables
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