Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad bursting with flavors, featuring nutty quinoa, zesty lime, and crunchy vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa: Place it in a colander and run it under cold water for about 30 seconds.
- Cook the quinoa: In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
- Let it rest: Remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice, diced bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently: Carefully toss until everything is well combined.
- Add avocado: Fold in the diced avocado just before serving if desired.
- Serve and enjoy: This refreshing salad can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the quinoa and chop vegetables a day in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, quinoa, cilantro, lime, vegetarian, healthy