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Herbed Quinoa and Cucumber Salad

shared by Menu Maker Kitchen

side · 4 servings · 25 min · easy

Herbed Quinoa and Cucumber Salad

Nutty quinoa with crunchy cucumber, herbs and a lemon dressing. A light grain salad that keeps well for lunches.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cup water
  • 2 piece lebanese cucumbers
  • 1/2 bunch parsley
  • 1/4 bunch mint
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 piece lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the quinoa in a sieve under cold water.
  2. 2Simmer the quinoa in the water, covered, for 13 minutes until the water is absorbed.
  3. 3Fluff the quinoa with a fork and cool for 10 minutes.
  4. 4Dice the cucumbers and chop the parsley and mint.
  5. 5Combine the quinoa, cucumber and herbs in a large bowl.
  6. 6Dress with the olive oil, lemon juice and salt, toss and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving · AI estimate

Calories
260 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
29 g
Fat
13 g
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