Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe
created by
Natasha S. Apr. 20, 2025
“1/2 cup quinoa and bean salad cucumber tomatoes baby corn green beans broccoli and pickle”
Coach Erin
“Great job Natasha! Your commitment to your healthy nutrition routine is commendable. Your lunch of quinoa and bean salad packed with fiber-rich veggies like cucumber tomatoes baby corn green beans and broccoli is a fantastic choice. And your dinner of vegetarian lasagna and cucumbers along with a breakfast of egg soy bacon and hash brown shows youre really embracing lean proteins all while keeping your calories in check. Amazing work with your water intake and the kickboxing session and Im glad to see you had a nice and nutritious snack too! Lets keep it up!”
Instructions
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1. Cook the quinoa: In a medium pot, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy. (15 minutes)
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2. Prepare the vegetables: While the quinoa is cooking, chop the cucumber, bell pepper, baby corn, and green beans. Steam the green beans and broccoli for about 5 minutes until tender. (10 minutes)
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3. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, baby corn, steamed green beans, and broccoli.
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4. Dress the salad: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
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5. Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and pickle slices. Enjoy your healthy quinoa salad!
Ingredients
1.
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2.
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cucumber, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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1/2 cup baby corn, chopped
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1 cup green beans, trimmed
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1 cup broccoli florets
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1/4 cup pickles, sliced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Nutrition
calories
320
fat
10
saturates
1
carbohydrates
50
fibres
12
sugar
4
addedSugar
0
protein
12
Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe
My Rating
Natasha S.Author
"1/2 cup quinoa and bean salad cucumber tomatoes baby corn green beans broccoli and pickle"
Coach Erin
"Great job Natasha! Your commitment to your healthy nutrition routine is commendable. Your lunch of quinoa and bean salad packed with fiber-rich veggies like cucumber tomatoes baby corn green beans and broccoli is a fantastic choice. And your dinner of vegetarian lasagna and cucumbers along with a breakfast of egg soy bacon and hash brown shows youre really embracing lean proteins all while keeping your calories in check. Amazing work with your water intake and the kickboxing session and Im glad to see you had a nice and nutritious snack too! Lets keep it up!"