Greek Lemon and Herb Quinoa Salad

Name: Greek Lemon and Herb Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa; 2 cups Vegetable broth; 1 medium Cucumber, diced; 1 large Tomato, diced; 0.25 medium Red onion, finely chopped; 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, halved; 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped; 0.25 cup Fresh mint, chopped; 3 tablespoons Lemon juice; 3 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 teaspoon Dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

A refreshing and vibrant quinoa salad with a bright lemon-herb dressing, perfect as a light lunch or side dish.

40m4 servings

SOY-free

300 cal|8g protein|40g carbs|12g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

1 cup Quinoa
2 cups Vegetable broth
1 medium Cucumber, diced
1 large Tomato, diced
0.25 medium Red onion, finely chopped
0.5 cup Kalamata olives, halved
0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
0.25 cup Fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons Lemon juice
3 tablespoons Olive oil
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
2In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
3In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint.
4In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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