Description
Summer Quinoa Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that captures the essence of summer with its colorful array of fresh vegetables. This refreshing salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with protein, making it an ideal choice for light lunches, picnics, or as a side for dinner gatherings. Dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, it’s a delightful explosion of flavors that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa
- 1 cup chopped Persian or English cucumber
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 3/4 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, corn, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small jar, mix lemon juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper; shake until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and stir gently to coat. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg