Garden Fresh Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Garden Fresh Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Water, Lightly Salted; 1 cup Quinoa; 1 whole Red Or Orange Bell Pepper, Seeds Removed, Diced; 1 whole Medium Sized Tomato, Seeds Removed, Diced; 1 whole Jalapeno, Seeds Removed, Diced; 1 cup Red Onion, Finely Diced; 1 whole Cucumber, Seeds Removed, Diced; 1 cup Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped; 1 cup Skillet-Fried Chickpeas (optional); 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Salt To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Cracked Black Pepper, To Taste

Servings: persons

2 cups Water, Lightly Salted
1 cup Quinoa
1 whole Red Or Orange Bell Pepper, Seeds Removed, Diced
1 whole Medium Sized Tomato, Seeds Removed, Diced
1 whole Jalapeno, Seeds Removed, Diced
1 cup Red Onion, Finely Diced
1 whole Cucumber, Seeds Removed, Diced
1 cup Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped
1 cup Skillet-Fried Chickpeas (optional)
1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Cracked Black Pepper, To Taste

1
Bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add quinoa, stir, cover, reduce heat to a medium-low, and cook for about 15 minutes. The water should be absorbed and quinoa should be translucent. Taste so that it is tender. Once tender, remove from the heat, dump it into a mixing bowl, and let it cool.
2
Prepare diced ingredients. I will leave it up to you if you want to leave the skin on your cucumber or not. I'm a fan on skin on with my vegetables whether that be cucumbers, potatoes, or carrots. Again, I will leave it up to you. Just make sure you get rid of the seeds. Once you have all of your veggies chopped and diced, add them to the bowl of quinoa. If you are going with a bit more protein, add the skillet fried chickpeas (great for texture).
3
Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with a generous pinch of salt and some cracked black pepper. Give this a good stir to mix everything, and then give it a taste. Does it need more salt, pepper, or oil? If so, go for it and adjust to your liking.
4
Now you are ready to serve.

218

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Water, Lightly Salted, 1 cup Quinoa, 1 whole Red Or Orange Bell Pepper, Seeds Removed, Diced, 1 whole Medium Sized Tomato, Seeds Removed, Diced, and more.

Yes, Garden Fresh Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Garden Fresh Quinoa Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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