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How to Make Quinoa Summer Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa Summer Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that is perfect for the warmer months. This salad is packed with vibrant colors and flavors, making it a great addition to any summer meal. Whether you are hosting a barbecue, attending a potluck, or just looking for a light and healthy lunch option, this salad is sure to impress.

This salad is not only delicious, but it is also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a colorful and satisfying di...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup white quinoa
  • 1 cup red quinoa
  • 1 ½ large red onions, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 12 grinds black pepper from a grinder
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring water to a boil in a pot; add white quinoa and red quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, 15 minutes. Set quinoa aside to cool while you complete the remaining steps.
  • Combine red onions, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir in white and red quinoa.
  • Whisk olive oil and lime juice together in a separate bowl; pour over quinoa mixture. Stir to coat. Add cilantro and stir to incorporate. Cover salad and refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 4 hours.

    • Nutrition

    239 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 236mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 52mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 141mg

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    Quinoa recipes
    Summer recipes
    Salad recipes
    Prep recipes
    Vegetarian recipes