Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad
A vibrant salad with zesty lime and fresh cilantro that embodies the spirit of summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water (or vegetable broth); bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- Let the quinoa cool completely to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped cilantro, lime juice, diced bell pepper, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper, and add olive oil if desired for a touch of richness.
- Toss everything together until well mixed, ensuring each component is coated in the zesty lime juice.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy the refreshing flavors!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This salad tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg