Description
Cucumber Salad with Quinoa and Lemon Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. This easy-to-make salad combines crunchy cucumbers, fluffy quinoa, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a bright lemon dressing. Whether served as a side or light main course, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for warm days and outdoor picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers (diced)
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water; combine it with 2 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Remove from heat and let cool.
- While quinoa cools, prep the vegetables: chop cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, finely slice red onion, and chop parsley.
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Combine cooled quinoa with chopped vegetables in a large bowl; pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Taste the salad; adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg