Healthy Eating Aesthetic Salad
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining quinoa, fresh vegetables, and healthy fats for a delightful meal.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- large bowl
- Small bowl
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 cup quinoa Rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth Using broth adds flavor
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
- 1 unit cucumber Diced
- 1 unit bell pepper Any color, diced
- 1 unit avocado Sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1/4 cup red onion Finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese Optional, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil) For garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then combine it with water or vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let it sit for 5 minutes after cooking, then fluff with a fork.
- While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion. Slice the avocado.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, baby spinach, red onion, and feta cheese (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve the salad in bowls or on plates, topping each serving with sliced avocado and garnishing with fresh herbs.
Notes
Enjoy your colorful and nutritious salad, perfect for any meal! 🥗🌱🥑