- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 150 kcal
Quick summary
“Delicious Quinoa Salad with Fresh Vegetables: Healthy, Practical, and Hassle-Free”
What you need to know
- Facil de preparar com ingredientes comuns
- Combinação de sabores saudáveis
- Suco de limão potencializa os sabores
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups of water
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup of chopped parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Olive oil to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Principal
- In a saucepan, cook the quinoa with 2 cups of water until it boils. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes.
- After cooking, remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix the bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl and mix well.
- Season with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the salad fresh or leave it in the refrigerator to enhance the flavors.
Chef's tips
- Salpique a salsinha antes de servir para preservar a cor
- Adicione mais salsinha para incrementar o sabor
- Pique a cebola roxa finamente para maior higienização
Variations
- Adicione morangos picados para um toque de suavidade
- Substitua a cebola por pimentão verde para um toque de verde
- Adicione tomates sem semente para uma combinação mais tropical
Substitutions
- Substituir pepino por abobrinha se desejado
- Usar grifio em vez de quinoa se preferido
- Substituir limão por limão siciliano para um sabor mais intenso
How to store
Serve the salad immediately or leave it in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 hours. If not consumed, keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days
Can it be frozen?
- Não pode ser congelada
- Não congelar porque a quinoa pode soltar água e ficar húmida
What to serve with
- Servir com pão integral para acompanhar
- Adicionar uma salada de folhas para equilibrar a salada de quinoa
- Servir com um vinho branco leve para combinar os sabores
Frequently asked questions
How can I replace quinoa?
Quinoa is replaceable. It can be replaced by brown rice or grifio.
How can I store this salad?
The quinoa salad can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. If you are not going to consume it, it can be frozen.
Can I use green bell pepper as an alternative to red bell pepper?
Yes, you can. The combination of green bell pepper with cucumber and red onion is a great alternative.
How can I season the salad?
You can season the salad by adding more lemon, olive oil, and salt, according to your taste.
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