Healthy Peruvian Quinoa Salad
A simple and healthy Peruvian-inspired quinoa salad... Perfect as a side dish or light meal!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup thin sliced red onion - about half a cup
- 1 cup dried quinoa
- 4 ounces tomatoes - see Tips in post
- ¼ cup kalamata olives
- 1 cucumber - 1/2 inch dice
- 3 ounces queso fresco
- 1 avocado - optional
- limes
- olive oil
- cilantro
- sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Cilantro Lime Dressing
- 2 limes - zest and juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup +/- cilantro leaves
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the onions - Thin slice the red onion, then add them to a bowl of ice and water with a palmful of salt. Soak 15-30 minutes. Drain and rinse.
- Prepare the quinoa - Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine mesh sieve to remove any saponin (bitter coating). Cook according to package instructions. Cool completely.
- Prepare the dressing - Add lime juice and zest, olive oil, cilantro, and salt in a small food processor or blender. Purée until smooth. Taste for seasoning with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Assemble the salad - Add the cooled quinoa and all other salad ingredients to a salad bowl. Toss with the dressing. Serve with sliced avocado if desired!
Notes
Macronutrients are an approximation only from MyFitnessPal.com, and DO NOT INCLUDE avocado!
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 25g
NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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