Vegan Quinoa Salad

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Overview:

Vegan Quinoa Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish, packed with protein and fiber, making it an excellent choice for a vegan diet. This salad combines quinoa with fresh vegetables and a tangy lemon dressing, perfect for a light and healthy vegetarian meal.

Origin:

South America (Vegan adaptation)

Nutritional Facts (per serving):

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Fiber: 6g

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make It:

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. This vegan quinoa salad is perfect for a vegetarian diet, offering a light and refreshing meal that’s full of flavor.


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