🥗 Fresh Healthy: Quinoa Salad with Vegetables

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. Today I’m sharing one of my favorite recipes: Quinoa Salad with Vegetables. It’s colorful, nutritious, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep.

🌱 Why Quinoa?

• Rich in protein (complete amino acids).
• High in fiber for better digestion.
• Great source of minerals like magnesium, iron, and zinc.

Quinoa Salad with Vegetables

⏱️ Prep: 10 min 🍳 Cook: 15 min 👨‍🍳 Total: 25 min 🍽️ Servings: 2–3

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
• 2 cups water
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• Handful of fresh parsley or mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• (Optional) Avocado, chickpeas, or feta cheese

Instructions:

1. Cook the quinoa: combine quinoa and water in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes until fluffy. Let cool.
2. Prep the veggies: dice cucumber and pepper, halve tomatoes, finely chop onion and herbs.
3. Mix: in a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with vegetables and herbs.
4. Dress: whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; pour over and toss gently.
5. Serve: garnish with extra herbs. Add avocado, chickpeas, or feta if desired.

Nutrition (per serving): ~320 kcal · 10 g protein · 45 g carbs · 12 g fat

💡 Tips & Variations

• Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
• For a Mediterranean twist, add olives and feta cheese.
• Store in the fridge up to 3 days — ideal for meal prep.

Make it yours: Swap lemon for lime, add sweet corn, or toss in roasted chickpeas for crunch!