Description
A visually appealing meal that is crafted to be as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
- Let quinoa cool after cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado.
- Add cooled quinoa to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine.
Notes
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for best flavor.
- Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Customize with your favorite herbs or proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: aesthetic food, colorful salad, healthy meal, quinoa salad