How do I make a colorful quinoa salad with veggies?

Taste the rainbow with our vibrant Quinoa Salad recipe. Packed with veggies, it's a nutritious and delicious meal that will make your taste buds dance!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a colorful Quinoa Salad with Veggies. Items include: Quinoa Red bell pepper Yellow bell pepper Cucumber Small red onion Olive oil Lemon juice Honey Dijon mustard Salt and pepper

Quinoa 1 cup
Red bell pepper 1
Yellow bell pepper 1
Cucumber 1
Small red onion 1
Olive oil 3 tablespoons
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Honey 1 tablespoon
Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon
Salt and pepper To taste

Take note
Caution: You may become addicted to the deliciousness of this salad!

1

Cook the quinoa

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.

2

Chop the veggies

While the quinoa is cooking, let's prepare the colorful veggie medley. Chop 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 cucumber, and 1 small red onion into small, bite-sized pieces. You can also add any other vegetables of your choice like cherry tomatoes or shredded carrots. Get creative!

3

Make the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. This tangy dressing will bring all the flavors of the salad together.

4

Combine everything

Now it's time to bring it all together. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped veggies, and the dressing. Gently toss everything until well coated. Take a moment to admire the explosion of colors!

5

Chill and serve

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to mingle. When you're ready to serve, give it a good stir and garnish with some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil. Now dig in and enjoy the rainbow!