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Cooling Tri-Color Quinoa Salad with Cucumber, Mint, and Lime Dressing

A cooling, fresh and zesty salad perfect for the warm months!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 223 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Tri-Color Quinoa
  • 1 medium cucumber peeled, seeded, and chopped (1¾ cups)
  • ½ cup mint leaves chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon za’atar seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Optional for serving:
  • feta cheese
  • golden raisins

Instructions

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  1. Add 2 cups of water to a pot and bring to a full boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook 12 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and allow quinoa to sit 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
  2. Add the cooked quinoa to a large serving bowl, along with the cucumber, mint, garlic, and pine nuts. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, za'atar, and sea salt. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and toss everything together well. Taste quinoa salad for flavor and add more lime juice and salt to taste. Serve with golden raisins and feta cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 6) Calories 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Fiber 3g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 6)
Calories 223kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 14g 22%
Fiber 3g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.