Healthy Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is tossed with steamed vegetables in a light vinaigrette in this quick and easy recipe for quinoa salad.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 266 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 4 cups water
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup corn
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup peas
• 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
• 1 (12 ounce) box quinoa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots, corn, peas, and broccoli to steamer; cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Mix quinoa and vegetable mixture together in a bowl.

Step 4

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.