Quinoa Salad Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa

  rinsed
• 2 cups diced cucumber
• 1 can

  15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 large tomato

  chopped
• 1 red bell pepper

  chopped
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves

  chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley

  chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon

  juiced and zested
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cloves garlic

  minced or pressed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

• 1 Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. If you have an Instant Pot or
  pressure cooker, it cooks in one-minute. See our Instant Pot Quinoa post
  [https://www.31daily.com/how-to-perfectly-cook-1-minute-instant-pot-quinoa/] for
  specifics.
• 2 In a large bowl add the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, spinach, and parsley;
  toss to combine.
• 3 To Make the Dressing: Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar,
  sugar, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or lidded jar. Whisk or
  shake until completely combined and the sugar is dissolved.
• 4 Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients; toss to combine. Refrigerate until
  ready to serve.

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