Quick and Easy Healthy Lunch Box Recipes: Summer Vegetable Grain Salad Delight
A refreshing and nutritious summer vegetable grain salad that is perfect for lunch boxes.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time for quick lunches during the week.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or beans for additional protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Quick and Easy Healthy Lunch Box Recipes, Summer Vegetable Grain Salad