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Colorful Artichoke Quinoa Salad

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A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring quinoa, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chopped artichoke hearts, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and fresh parsley.
  5. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Toss everything together gently to coat all ingredients in the dressing.
  7. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/artichoke-quinoa-salad/

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