Best Quinoa Salad Recipe Ever
This refreshing quinoa salad is packed with vibrant vegetables and fresh herbs, making it a perfect side dish or light meal. The combination of quinoa, green onions, bell pepper, and a zesty dressing creates a delicious and nutritious dish that is sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 grams quinoa
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 carrots, grated
- 25 grams chopped mint
- 25 grams parsley, chopped
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 30 grams chopped dried raisins
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a saucepan, add 300 milliliters of water and bring it to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed. Let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped green onions, diced red bell pepper, grated carrots, chopped mint, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, and turmeric powder.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss well to combine.
- Add the chopped dried raisins and mix again.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the quinoa salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg