Description
A selection of delicious gluten-free appetizers perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Add cooled quinoa to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Quinoa can be prepared a day in advance.
- Feel free to add other vegetables.
- This dish is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gluten free appetizers, quinoa salad, healthy snacks