A delicious and nutritious quinoa salad recipe perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

This perfect quinoa salad recipe is easy to make and bursting with flavors from fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing. It's a great way to incorporate healthy grains into your diet and can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish with your favorite protein.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour dressing over quinoa salad and toss to combine.
7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
8. Enjoy your perfect quinoa salad!

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