Zesty Quinoa Salad

Bring Health to Your Table: Zesty Quinoa Salad for the Conscious Diner

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Zesty Quinoa Salad

Discover the vibrant world of healthier choices with this Zesty Quinoa Salad. This meal is packed with powerhouse ingredients and a tangy kick, proving that savory flavors and nutritional benefits can harmoniously coexist.

Vegetarian Dairy Free Gluten Free Healthy High-protein Low calorie Low carbs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories Fat Saturates Sugars Salt Protein Carbs Fibre
220 11.7g 1.3g 6.3g 0.2g 7.1g 24.6g 5.3g

Nutrition: The above table indicates nutritional intake per serving for an adult.

Ingredients:

    • 1 cup quinoa
    • 2 cups water
    • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 limes, juiced
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
    • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 5 green onions, finely chopped
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 diced bell pepper
    • 2 cups baby arugula

Instructions:

    1. Place quinoa in a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Reduced heat, cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together to create the dressing.
    3. In the bowl with the dressing, mix in quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, green onions, bell pepper, and cilantro. Stir until well mixed.
    4. Top with arugula and gently toss to combine.
Serve this Zesty Quinoa Salad as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish to complement your main course. Cheers to a meal that doesn’t compromise taste for health!

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