Quinoa Summer Salad

This quinoa summer salad recipe combines red and white quinoa, red onions, bell peppers, and a refreshing lime vinaigrette for a delicious summer salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 2 limes, juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup white quinoa
• 1 cup red quinoa
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 1.5 large red onions, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add quinoa; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until water absorbs, about 15 minutes. Cool.

Step 2

Combine onions, bell peppers, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a bowl; stir in quinoa.

Step 3

Whisk oil and lime juice together in a separate bowl; stir into quinoa mixture to coat. Stir in cilantro until well combined. Cover the bowl; refrigerate to let flavors blend, at least 4 hours.