Quinoa Salad with Cucumber, Red Onion

This quinoa salad supports balanced everyday eating with simple, fresh ingredients.
It offers steady energy through whole grains and vegetables.
Light but satisfying, it fits easily into mindful daily routines.
Cucumber and parsley bring calm nourishment without heaviness.
A clean, grounding option for lunch or dinner.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Quinoa Salad with Cucumber, Red Onion

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Quinoa salad with cucumber, red onion, and fresh parsley for a balanced plant-forward everyday dish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Calories: 232

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cucumber diced
• ¼ red onion finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

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Equipment

5 Quart Pot

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
2. Bring water to a boil in a pot.
3. Add quinoa and reduce heat.
4. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until water is absorbed.
5. Let quinoa cool slightly.
6. Transfer quinoa to a bowl.
7. Add diced cucumber and red onion.
8. Stir in fresh parsley.
9. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
10. Season with salt and black pepper.
11. Toss well and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 229IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let quinoa cool before adding vegetables.

Adjust lemon juice for brightness.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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