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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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Total time25 min
DifficultyVery easy
servings4
Crunchy Quinoa and Cucumber Salad
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Method

  1. 01

    Rinse the quinoa

    Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water.

  2. 02

    Cook

    Place the rinsed quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and cook.

    10 min
  3. 03

    Rest and cool

    Remove the saucepan from the heat, let the quinoa rest covered, then separate it with a fork. Let it cool.

    5 min
  4. 04

    Assemble the salad

    Combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and black olives in a salad bowl.

  5. 05

    Dress and serve

    Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice, pour it over the salad, and toss gently before serving.

Sources and review

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