Description
A vibrant and nourishing quinoa salad packed with fresh vegetables and flavors, perfect for any gathering or family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake and cremini recommended)
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup snap peas
- ¼ cup olive oil (for dressing)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or basil)
- Nuts or seeds (almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover for about 15 minutes, until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Let it cool.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté sliced mushrooms with a pinch of salt until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Chop cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and any other vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for dressing.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa, sautéed mushrooms, chopped vegetables, and herbs. Drizzle dressing over and mix gently.
- Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
Notes
Customize with seasonal vegetables or nuts. This salad can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, salad, healthy, vegetarian, family meal