Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Healthy Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 (12 ounce) box quinoa; 3 carrots, chopped; 1 cup corn; 1 cup peas; 1 cup chopped broccoli florets; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1 (12 ounce) box quinoa
3 carrots, chopped
1 cup corn
1 cup peas
1 cup chopped broccoli florets
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
2
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots, corn, peas, and broccoli to steamer; cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
3
Mix quinoa and vegetable mixture together in a bowl.
4
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

288

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1 (12 ounce) box quinoa, 3 carrots, chopped, 1 cup corn, and more.

Yes, Healthy 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.

Healthy Quinoa Salad

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