Cucumber Salad with Quinoa and Lemon Dressing
Cucumber Salad with Quinoa and Lemon Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer picnics or light meals. With crisp cucumbers, fluffy quinoa, and sweet cherry tomatoes combined in a zesty lemon dressing, this salad is not only nutritious but also visually appealing. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for meal prep or as a show-stopping side dish that will delight your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumbers (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until absorbed. Fluff with a fork and cool.
- While quinoa cooks, slice cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, vegetables, parsley, and dressing. Toss gently until mixed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg