Quinoa Superfood Salad
Quinoa is a superfood that is packed with nutrients and has a host of health benefits. It is a complete protein, meaning it contains all the essential amino acids, and is also high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
- 1 large carrot diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup cooked edamame
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- This quinoa salad is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies, and it's easy to make, too! Here's a step-by-step guide to making the salad:
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prep the vegetables for the salad. Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, add it to a large bowl along with the chopped veggies.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and mix everything together until coated.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later. Enjoy!