By Mayo Clinic Staff
Dietitian's tip:
Quinoa, an ancient grain from South America, is rich in B vitamins and minerals. It also has antioxidants and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.
Number of servings
Serves 4
- Weight management
- Meatless
- Healthy-carb
- Diabetes meal plan
- High-fiber
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
Directions
In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the quinoa is tender.
Remove quinoa from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Then fluff quinoa with a fork and spread it out onto a large rimmed baking sheet to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, garlic and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil.
After the quinoa has cooled, transfer it to a large bowl and add the dressing, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley and onion. Top with feta cheese and toss gently to mix.
Nutritional analysis per serving
Serving size: About 2 cups
- Calories 313
- Total fat 13 g
- Saturated fat 3 g
- Trans fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated fat 5 g
- Cholesterol 10 mg
- Sodium 177 mg
- Total carbohydrate 40 g
- Dietary fiber 6 g
- Added sugars 0 g
- Protein 9 g
- Vegetables 2
- Carbohydrates 2
- Fats 2
- Starches 2
- Nonstarchy vegetables 2
- Fats 2
- Grains and grain products 2
- Vegetables 2
- Fats and oils 2
June 19, 2015Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/quinoa-salad/rcp-20125126