Description
A delightful dish perfect for a Valentine’s Day potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- Make it a day ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: valentines day potluck, quinoa salad, vegan salad, healthy dish