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Quinoa Cucumber Salad
This Peruvian-style salad tosses quinoa with cucumber and cilantro for a cool lunch bowl.
Easy⏱️ 22 min📖 1 min readServes 4~142 kcal🇵🇪 Peruvian🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 12 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 22 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking12 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Quinoa
- 1 Cucumber
- 0.3 bunch Cilantro
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lime juice
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the quinoa, boil it for 12 minutes, then let it steam off in a sieve for 5 minutes.
17 min17:00 - 2
Scrape out the seedy center of the cucumber so it does not water down the salad, then dice it.
- 3
Finely chop the cilantro and mix the lime juice with the olive oil in a small bowl.
5 min05:00 - 4
Mix the quinoa with the dressing, taking care not to crush the grains.
- 5
Add the cucumber, finish with cilantro, and serve cold.
💡 Tip: Rinsing quinoa in a sieve noticeably reduces the soapy taste in the salad.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold with a drizzle of lime juice.
Nutrition (per serving)
~142
kcal calories
5
g protein
20
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 59%Fat 26%
GI 16 · Low GIGL 3 · Low GL
1g
Sugar
3.8g
Fiber
294.4mg
Sodium
0.9g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
4/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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FAQ
How many servings does Quinoa Cucumber Salad make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Quinoa Cucumber Salad take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 12 minutes; 22 minutes in total.Is Quinoa Cucumber Salad difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Quinoa Cucumber Salad have?
Approximately 142 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 20g, fat: 4g.Is Quinoa Cucumber Salad allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Quinoa Cucumber Salad belong to?
This recipe belongs to Peruvian cuisine.How many ingredients does Quinoa Cucumber Salad need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Quinoa Cucumber Salad filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 4/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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