Lemony Quinoa Summer Salad Recipe

Name: Lemony Quinoa Summer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD:; 2 cups Water; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa; 1 cup Diced Cucumber; 1 cup Diced Tomato; 1/2 cups Chopped Basil; _____; FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:; 1 clove Garlic, Pressed Or Minced; 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice; 1 pinch Sugar; 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper

Servings: persons

FOR THE SALAD:
2 cups Water
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 cup Uncooked Quinoa
1 cup Diced Cucumber
1 cup Diced Tomato
1/2 cups Chopped Basil
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FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
1 clove Garlic, Pressed Or Minced
1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice
1 pinch Sugar
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pinch Salt And Pepper

1
Bring the water to a boil and add the 1/2 teaspoon of salt and quinoa. Turn the temperature down to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer on low for about 10-15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa has just a slight crunch to it. (If your water evaporates before the quinoa is cooked through, continue to add water a 1/2 cup at a time until the grains are tender) While it's cooking, mix up the vinaigrette.
2
Mix together one clove of garlic that has been pressed or minced, with the zest and juice of a lemon and a pinch of sugar to balance out the acidity. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking with a fork. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
3
In a big bowl, combine the quinoa with the vinaigrette, cucumber, tomato, and basil.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SALAD:, 2 cups Water, 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa, and more.

Yes, Lemony Quinoa Summer 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!

Lemony Quinoa Summer Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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