Quinoa Veggie Salad
Quinoa veggie salad is a nutrient-dense dish rich in fiber, protein, and essential vitamins, making it a satisfying and healthy choice for weight management. Its high fiber and antioxidant content help regulate blood sugar levels, support heart health by lowering cholesterol, and promote overall well-being.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup bell peppers assorted colors
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped (optional)
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 3 Tbs lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onions. Chop parsley and mint.
- In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth or water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- In a bowl, combine cooled quinoa with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- To create the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables. Toss gently. Serve chilled or at room temperature.