Quinoa Summer Salad Recipe: Fresh & Healthy

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup white quinoa
• 1 cup red quinoa
• 1.5 large red onions, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 limes, juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add quinoa; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until water absorbs, about 15 minutes. Cool.
2. Combine onions, bell peppers, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a bowl; stir in quinoa.
3. Whisk oil and lime juice together in a separate bowl; stir into quinoa mixture to coat. Stir in cilantro until well combined. Cover the bowl; refrigerate to let flavors blend, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

• Calories: 239 kcal
• Fat Content: 10 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 236 mg
• Protein Content: 6 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g