Go Viral with This Delicious and Nutritious Gluten-Free Quinoa Salad!

Are you on the lookout for a mouthwatering and healthy recipe that perfectly complements your weight loss journey? Look no further than this gluten-free quinoa salad! Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this dish is sure to become a viral sensation in your kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Simple and quick to prepare: This salad comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
• Packed with protein and fiber: Quinoa is a complete protein source, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids. It’s also rich in fiber, keeping you feeling fuller for longer.
• Highly customizable: Get creative with the vegetables and herbs you use to personalize this salad to your taste.
• Perfect for meal prep: This salad holds well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making it a convenient lunch option throughout the week.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the quinoa: In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.

2. While the quinoa cooks, prepare the vegetables: Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Chop the parsley and cilantro.

3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced vegetables, chopped herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together until well combined.

4. Serve and enjoy! This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Tips:

• For added protein, stir in cooked chickpeas or black beans to the salad.
• If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of dried parsley and 1/2 teaspoon of dried cilantro.
• Get creative with the vegetables! You can add other chopped veggies like carrots, celery, or zucchini.
• This salad can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.

Share the love!

We hope you love this delicious and healthy gluten-free quinoa salad! If you give it a try, be sure to snap a photo and share it on social media using the hashtag #glutenfreequinoasalad. We can’t wait to see your creations!