Healthy / Salad

Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing

🕒 Prep Time 20 mins

🍳 Cook Time 15 mins

servings Servings 4 People

Ingredients

1 cup Quinoa, uncooked
2 cups Water
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1 Cucumber, diced
1/2 Red Onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Olive Oil
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the Quinoa

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, bring water and quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.

Prepare Vegetables

While quinoa is cooking, wash and chop the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Make the Dressing

In a small jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Combine and Serve

Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly. Add it to the bowl with vegetables. Pour dressing over the top and toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill.