Crunchy Quinoa and Cucumber Salad
A fresh quinoa salad with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and black olives, dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Cooked and cooled quinoa is combined with fresh vegetables to preserve the contrast between separate grains and crunchy cucumber.
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Method
- 01
Rinse the quinoa
Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water.
Ready to continue when: The draining water looks clear.
- 02
Cook
Place the rinsed quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and cook.
Ready to continue when: The quinoa is tender and has absorbed the water.
10 min - 03
Rest and cool
Remove the saucepan from the heat, let the quinoa rest covered, then separate it with a fork. Let it cool.
Ready to continue when: The grains are separate and no longer release steam.
5 min - 04
Assemble the salad
Combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and black olives in a salad bowl.
Ready to continue when: The ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 05
Dress and serve
Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice, pour it over the salad, and toss gently before serving.
Ready to continue when: The salad looks lightly glossy and the dressing coats the ingredients.
Ingredients
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