Description
Celebrate Women’s Day with balanced meals that are full of flavor. This dish combines nutritious ingredients for a healthy and delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. 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 cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- Add cooked quinoa to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and served cold.
- Substitute any vegetables you like for a personal touch.
- Great as a side dish or main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Women’s Day, Balanced Meals, Healthy Recipes, Vegan Salad