Description
Quick lunch recipes for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
- Add the chopped parsley and mix gently.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be served cold or at room temperature.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Variations include adding feta cheese or olives for a Mediterranean twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quick lunch recipes, easy quinoa salad, healthy lunch options