- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and dressing to the quinoa. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
vegan
gluten-free
mediterranean
healthy eating
salad
lunch