Quinoa Veggie Salad

A healthy and delicious American salad packed with nutritious ingredients like quinoa, vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and parsley. 2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. 3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss until well coated. 4. Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. 5. Serve chilled and enjoy!

1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup cucumber, diced 1/4 cup bell peppers, diced 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste