Salada de quinoa

Ingredientes

• 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
• 2 cups water
• 1 cucumber (diced)
• 1 bell pepper (diced)
• 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.

2. 2

   2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

4. 4

   4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.

5. 5

   5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

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   6. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.

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   7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.