Lemon Herb Quinoa Salad
Make a fresh and healthy Lemon Herb Quinoa Salad, a light and flavorful dish with fluffy quinoa, zesty lemon, and fresh herbs. Perfect for meal prep, summer meals, or a nutritious side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water (or broth).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and allow it to cool slightly.
- Transfer quinoa to a large bowl.
- Add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine and let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa to remove bitterness.
- Do not overcook to keep it fluffy.
- Let quinoa cool slightly before adding dressing.
- Adjust lemon and oil to taste.