Nutritious and Flavorful Parsley Walnut Pesto Quinoa Salad Recipe

This vibrant and tasty quinoa salad with parsley walnut pesto is a perfect dish for a light lunch or a side dish for a dinner party. The combination of nutty quinoa, fragrant parsley walnut pesto, and crunchy vegetables creates a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup parsley leaves, packed
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 2 cloves garlic
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Directions

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
2. In a food processor, combine parsley, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to make the pesto.
3. In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
4. Pour the parsley walnut pesto over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.
5. Top with crumbled feta cheese, if desired, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

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