Description
Zesty Lime and Mint Quinoa Salad is a refreshing summer dish that bursts with vibrant flavors. This delightful salad combines fluffy quinoa with zesty lime, fresh mint, and colorful vegetables, making it perfect for cookouts, picnics, or a light weekday dinner. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, it’s guaranteed to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rinsed quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Once quinoa has cooled slightly, combine it in a large bowl with cucumber, tomatoes, mint leaves, and red onion. Drizzle with dressing.
- Gently mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required (some boiling)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg