- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and place it in a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl and fluff with a fork.
- Add the bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
vegan
quinoa
salad
vegetarian
gluten-free
healthy