Diabetes-Friendly Quinoa Salad
A colorful and nutritious quinoa salad perfect for balancing blood sugar levels while delivering delicious flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetes-Friendly
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then add it to a pot with water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Prepare the vegetables: chop bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Combine the cooled quinoa with chopped vegetables in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a separate bowl. Drizzle over the salad and mix well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa salad, diabetes-friendly, healthy recipes, vegetarian