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Quinoa Salad with Vegetables

Fluffy cooked quinoa tosses together with cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper in a light lemon dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup carrot grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa in 2 cups of water according to package instructions until fluffy. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and grated carrot.
  3. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper, then toss to combine.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.