Quinoa Cucumber Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
13 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
163 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Quinoa Cucumber Salad
Description
This salad starts with quinoa cooked until fluffy in water, then seasoned with dried oregano, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. After cooling to room temperature, chopped fresh parsley, green onion, and peeled, seeded cucumber are incorporated to add crisp, fresh textures and herbal brightness.
The dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lime juice provides a tangy, fruity balance that coats the ingredients evenly. The salad is tossed to distribute flavors and then allowed to stand covered for 15 minutes to meld the tastes. It can be served chilled or at room temperature.
The notes suggest possible variations such as adding fresh mint leaves, a change of onion type, fresh ripe tomatoes, or minced garlic to customize flavor and color. This salad yields about 2.5 to 3 cups and can be easily adjusted to taste with additional dressing or seasoning before serving.
Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa rinsed, dry
- ¾ cup water
- ⅛ tsp oregano dried
- ⅛ tsp paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1-2 cups parsley chopped
- 1/4-1/2 cup green onion to taste, chopped
- 1 English cucumber (peeled and seeded)
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1-2 TBSP red wine vinegar
- lime juice juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Cook up a small pot of quinoa in water per package directions or feel free to use this photo tutorial to get you started! This should take about 13 minutes.
- Once your quinoa is fluffy and ready, season with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste and allow quinoa to cool to room temperature.
- Add parsley, green onion, cucumber.
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, and lime juice, add to the mixture and toss to coat, evenly distributing the ingredients.
- Feel free to adjust seasoning and ingredients to taste, adding more of your favorites or any of the optional extras from the ingredients above.
- Cover and let stand for 15 minutes to let flavors mingle. May be enjoyed room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe yields about 2.5 to 3 cups of salad, suitable for several servings.
- Adding chopped fresh mint, garlic, or ripe tomatoes can enhance the flavor and presentation.
- Adjust ingredients like green onion and dressing components to personal taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1440IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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