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Quinoa Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

Quinoa mixed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Let the quinoa cool, then fluff with a fork.
  3. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
  4. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and toss it through the salad.