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Gut Friendly Quinoa Salad

A nutritious and delicious quinoa salad packed with gut-friendly ingredients like vegetables, herbs, and a light dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
Mix Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Feel free to add other gut-friendly ingredients like avocado or chickpeas.

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