Quinoa Salad

Preparation: 10 min
Time: 15 min
Easy
Serves 2

Prep: 10 min
Time: 15 min
Easy
Serves 2

Rich in protein and fibre, this delicious, refreshing quinoa salad makes a nutritious and filling light meal or side dish. With its pleasant nutty flavour and ‘superfood’ credentials, quinoa is a tasty, healthy and gluten-free alternative to other staples.

Rachel Foyle

Ingredients

Quinoa Salad

1 cup quinoa
1 red onion, chopped into small chunks
6 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 yellow pepper, chopped into small chunks
2 tsp fresh coriander, shredded
Black pepper, to season
A few leaves of basil, to garnish

How to make Quinoa Salad

1. Cook the quinoa, until tender, approximately 15 minutes.

2. Mix the rest of the ingredients into the quinoa.

3. Serve.

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This recipe is full of goodness

Gluten-free
Contains all the essential amino acids
Good source of the B vitamins

Quinoa is higher in protein than other grains and cereals. Protein is necessary for tissue growth and repair. Quinoa is also a good source of magnesium, a mineral important for nerve and muscle function.