Description
This Quinoa Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette is a refreshing and nutritious dish that is perfect for a light meal or as a side dish. The combination of fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and zesty vinaigrette creates a flavorful salad that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
For the Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, parsley, and feta if using.
- Make Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove bitterness.
- Adjust cumin and lime to taste.
- Omit feta for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
