Cucumber Quinoa Summer Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Crisp and cool with a refreshing lemony tartness, this crunchy Cucumber Quinoa Summer Salad is one of my favorite summertime recipes. Quinoa is a great addition to the salad, this uber-healthy grain is rich in protein, fiber, B-vitamins and minerals
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Servings: 8
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 3/4 Cup Quinoa Yields 1 1/2 cups cooked
- 1 cup Corn About one cob, include juice
- 1 English Cucumber 1/4-inch slices
- 1 Red Bell Pepper 1/4-inch dice
- 1 Red Onion 1/4-inch dice
- 1 Cup Flat-Leaf Parsley
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 3-4 Tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh lemons, adjust to your taste
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa per manufacturer's instructions, add the corn while cooking. Refrigerate completely before adding to the salad
- Dice all ingredients and combine with the cooled quinoa in a large bowl
- Mix the vinaigrette and pour over the salad, stir to combine
- Refrigerate, serve very cold.
Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Quinoa Summer Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 300mg13%
Potassium 288mg8%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 1225IU25%
Vitamin C 35mg42%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.