Cucumber and Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

This refreshing cucumber and quinoa salad is a vibrant and nutritious main dish perfect for a light meal. Tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, it's packed with flavor and can be prepared in just minutes.

Main Dish
easy 15 min 180 cal
Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the diced cucumber and cooked quinoa. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette. 3. Pour the vinaigrette over the cucumber and quinoa mixture. 4. Add chopped parsley or mint and cherry tomatoes if using, then toss gently to combine. 5. Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, diced 1/4 cup cooked quinoa 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or mint Optional: 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

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