Quinoa Salad with Red Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Limes, and Cucumber
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Red Onion, Quinoa, Limes, Salt And Pepper, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber, Olive Oil
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Quinoa Salad with Red Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Limes, and Cucumber Recipe
This quinoa salad is a light lunch or dinner dish that is refreshing and healthy. The nutty quinoa, tangy red onion, sweet grape tomatoes, cool cucumber, and zesty lime dressing will tempt your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup rinsed quinoa
- 2 limes, juiced
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Instructions
- Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Reduce heat to low and cover for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
- Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Combine the cooled quinoa, red onion, grape tomatoes, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the salad with the dressing to combine.
- Chill or serve at room temperature.
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