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Easy Healthy Cold Quinoa Salad Recipe with Cucumber

Healthy Cold Quinoa Salad with Cucumber

This Healthy Cold Quinoa Salad with Cucumber is a fresh, vibrant dish that's perfect for warm days. With just five ingredients, it’s quick to prepare and ideal for meal prep, keeping you energized and satisfied.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and all the water is absorbed. Remove it from the heat and let it cool down.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and toss everything gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead, making it a perfect option for meal prep. To store, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-5 days.