Quinoa Salad - A Healthy Treat
A very healthy salad packed with the goodness of protein , fiber and vitamins!!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Active Time5 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: bell pepper, cucumber, onion, quinoa, salad, springonion, tomato
Yield: 4
Calories:
Author: Minal Sharma
- 1 1/2 cup quinoa
- 2 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
For The Salad
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped spring onion
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley/coriander leaves
- 7-8 cubes goat cheese (optional)
For The Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
To prepare quinoa
Rinse quinoa properly in a fine mesh strainer. Place the quinoa, 2 3/4 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Refrigerate until cooled completely, 10 to 15 minutes
To Make The Dressing :
Place 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tsp crushed garlic, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine
Assemble the Salad
Add the cooled quinoa and toss to combine and evenly coat in the dressing.
Coarsely chop enough parsley/ coriander leaves to get 1/2 cup and add to the bowl. You can add roughly chopped goat cheese to enhance the taste of the salad Serve it chilled.