Cucumber and Tomato Quinoa Salad
Fresh flavors of summer.
  • CourseSalad
  • CuisineBulk recipe, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1/2cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2cup diced red onion
  • 1/3cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Dressing
  • 1/4cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 1/4tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2tsp dried basil
  • 1/4tsp dried rosemary
Instructions
  1. In a 2-quart pan or larger, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, stir, and reduce the heat to a low simmer.
  2. Cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and leave the lid off the pan to allow any residual steam to escape.
  3. Toss quinoa with the rest of the salad ingredients until combined.
  4. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and add to quinoa mixture.
Cucumber and Tomato Quinoa Salad
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Fresh flavors of summer.
  • CourseSalad
  • CuisineBulk recipe, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
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Instructions
  1. In a 2-quart pan or larger, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, stir, and reduce the heat to a low simmer.
  2. Cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and leave the lid off the pan to allow any residual steam to escape.
  3. Toss quinoa with the rest of the salad ingredients until combined.
  4. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and add to quinoa mixture.
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