Zesty Summer Delight: Tangy Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad

Today’s Unique Creation: Tangy Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad

Greetings, food lovers! Today, I’m excited to share a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer – my Tangy Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad. This zesty and nutritious salad is bursting with flavor and is the ideal dish for a light lunch or a side dish at your next gathering. Let’s dive into the delicious details!

With this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• 200g quinoa, cooked
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• to taste
• to taste

For this recipe, you will need the following kitchen tools:

• medium mixing bowl
• knife
• cutting board
• citrus juicer
• microplane

To begin, start by cooking the quinoa according to the package instructions. Once cooked, allow it to cool slightly before transferring it to a medium mixing bowl. Add in the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and fresh basil.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the tangy dressing. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.

Once the salad is evenly coated in the dressing, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Feel free to add more lemon juice or salt for an extra zing.

One clever tip to elevate this dish is to let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and intensify, resulting in a more flavorful salad.

This Tangy Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad weighs approximately 850g once fully prepared. It serves four people, with each serving weighing around 212g. Each serving is estimated to be around 250 calories.

I encourage you to give this recipe a try and make it your own by adding in your favorite vegetables or protein options. Enjoy this salad as a light and satisfying meal that is sure to become a new favorite in your healthy eating rotation. Happy cooking!