Description
A collection of healthy meal ideas perfect for summer that can help you lose weight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped vegetables and parsley.
- Add cooked quinoa to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together and serve.
Notes
- Serve chilled for a refreshing dish.
- Can store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy summer meal ideas, weight loss, quinoa salad, low calorie meals