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Quick and Easy Healthy Lunch Box Recipes: Delightful Quinoa Salad

Quick and Easy Healthy Lunch Box Recipes : Quinoa Salad
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A vibrant quinoa salad perfect for a healthy lunch box option.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  4. Let it cool for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, parsley, and feta cheese.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  8. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later.

Notes

  • For added protein, toss in some grilled chicken or chickpeas.
  • This salad can be made a day ahead for deeper flavors.

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Keywords: Quick and Easy Healthy Lunch Box Recipes, Quinoa Salad

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