Quinoa salad

A delicious and healthy recipe for quinoa salad – suitable for a main meal or side dish, great for warm and cold days, and perfect for a snack at work or on the go.

🥗 Basic recipe for quinoa salad

🥣 Ingredients (for 2–3 people):

• 1 cup quinoa (about 150–180 g of dry quinoa)

• 2 cups water or vegetable broth

• 1 medium cucumber

• 1 red bell pepper

• 10–12 cherry tomatoes

• 1/2 red onion (or spring onion)

• A handful of fresh parsley or mint

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 2–3 tablespoons olive oil

• Salt, pepper to taste

🔪 Preparation:

Rinse the quinoa well under cold water (to remove bitterness). Cook it in a 1:2 ratio (quinoa:water) – that is, 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water or broth. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Let it stand, covered, for another 5 minutes, then cool.

Dice the cucumber and bell pepper. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the onion.Chop the parsley or mint.

In a large bowl, mix the cooled quinoa and all the chopped vegetables. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well and season if necessary.

➕ Possible additions:

• Feta cheese or goat cheese – for a creamier note

• Avocado – for healthy fats

• Cooked chickpeas or red beans – for more protein

• Olives, capers or sun-dried tomatoes – for a Mediterranean touch

• Nuts/seeds – pine nuts, pumpkin seeds or almonds for crunch

❄️ Storage:

• Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

• Great for meal-prep: prepare in advance and eat during the day as a fresh meal.

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